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Nancy Guthrie Update: Local Officials Want Sheriff Removed From Office Over Perjury Allegations
Pima County supervisors say Nanos lied about prior suspensions and may vote to vacate his office if he does not resign by Tuesday.
Two Pima County supervisors plan to move for the office of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos to be vacated if he does not resign by Tuesday, the 100th day of the investigation.
Supervisors claim Nanos perjured himself during a deposition by denying past suspensions from his time as a police officer in El Paso, Texas.
El Paso Police Department records show Nanos faced multiple suspensions, including for alleged "unnecessary violence," while a disciplinary board previously concluded he was "not upholding our standards."
Matt Heinz of the Pima County Board said Nanos "has definitely lost the confidence of the community," though he clarified this criticism is separate from the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Regarding the perjury accusations, Nanos' attorney claimed the sheriff "did not understand the question" about past discipline, while critics also point to a 2024 airport incident involving an undeclared firearm.