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Pima County Sheriff Faces Questions on Work History Amid Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos must respond by April 21 to questions from the Board of Supervisors regarding his work history, leadership, immigration enforcement, and budget issues. This requirement comes as Nanos leads the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, last seen on January 31 near Tucson, Arizona.
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The county board of supervisors voted earlier this week to send the sheriff four questions concerning his work history, leadership, immigration enforcement, and budget issues.
The sheriff must answer the questions either in person or in writing by April 21, which coincides with the board's next scheduled meeting. A spokesperson for the sheriff's department said the sheriff will respond within the appropriate time allowed. A former FBI special agent told Newsweek that preparing the responses will require significant time from the sheriff and his staff.
She stated that the effort could divert resources from the disappearance investigation. The former agent noted that the sheriff's career is at stake in addressing the questions. The vice chair of the county board of supervisors told a media outlet that the sheriff must provide a substantive response.
The vice chair said the board would be within its legal rights to vacate the office and remove the sheriff if he does not comply with the statute.
The sheriff has faced calls to resign following a report on his work history.
The disappearance case remains active, with the sheriff's office involved in the search for leads. The deadline for the sheriff's response may affect the allocation of departmental resources in the coming days.
