Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Accused of Hiding Disciplinary Past
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Old internal affairs documents show Chris Nanos was suspended eight times for a total of 34 days as a member of the El Paso Police Department, including once for "excessive force."
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Chris Nanos , the sheriff at the center of the search for Nancy Guthrie , is now facing scrutiny from local officials over his recently uncovered disciplinary record as well as a perjury allegation over comments made during a deposition. On Tuesday evening, the Pima County Board of Supervisors in Pima County, Arizona voted unanimously to invoke a territorial era law that would require Sheriff Nanos to answer their questions under oath. The questions will have pretty much nothing to do with the Guthrie case and everything to do with Nanos’ law enforcement career from 40-something years ago. Related Stories TV Savannah Guthrie Sets 'Today' Return Amid Mother's Disappearance: "I'm Not Going to Be the Same" TV Savannah Guthrie Says Her Wealth and Fame Are "Probably" the Catalysts for Mom's Kidnapping The law, A.R.S. § 11-253, allows for the board to make a county employee — like, say, sheriff — offer sworn testimony about “the specific duties of their whatever the position is,” Dr. Matt Heinz, one of the five members of the board of supervisors, told The Hollywood Reporter . In this case, the board and its outside council aim to draft questions demanding Nanos to defend his employment, let alone his elected-leadership role. Nanos is expected to be served those questions on April 7, the date of the board’s next public meeting. “In response to Board’s decision, Sheriff Nanos will comply with A.R.S. § 11-253 to provide a report to the Pima County Board of Supervisors. He has always been transparent and will provide a report once more direction is provided by the Pima County Administrator,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement shared with THR . “Because this is a legal matter, the Sheriff is unable to comment any ...
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