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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos Faces Scrutiny Over Work History and Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is under increasing pressure from the Board of Supervisors, which has demanded sworn testimony on his employment history, disciplinary issues, and department operations. The scrutiny stems from revelations of misrepresented work history and criticism of his handling of the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces demands for sworn testimony from the Pima County Board of Supervisors regarding his employment history, disciplinary actions, and department management. The board voted on Tuesday to send Nanos four specific questions, giving him 10 business days to respond in person or in writing. Non-compliance could lead to his removal under state law.
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The questions address Nanos' prior representations of his employment with the El Paso Police Department, including any disciplinary history. They also inquire about actions involving Heather Lappin, a former lieutenant and political opponent whom Nanos placed on administrative leave during her 2024 campaign.
Additionally, the questions cover communications with federal immigration officials since 2021 and reasons for the department's repeated budget overruns.
came under pressure after The Arizona Republic reported that he misrepresented his work history on a public resume and in a sworn deposition.
The report stated that Nanos resigned in lieu of termination from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 due to disciplinary issues, two years earlier than he had indicated. A spokesperson for the sheriff's department described the discrepancies as administrative and not intended to mislead.
An independent review by the Pima County Human Resources Department found that Nanos used his office for political gain and violated conduct rules during his 2024 reelection bid.
Lappin filed a lawsuit against Nanos, alleging interference with her campaign. The Pima County Deputies' Organization, representing over 300 deputies, passed a no-confidence vote and called for Nanos' resignation.
