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Pima County Board Set to Vote Removing Sheriff Over Perjury

5/10/2026

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Board Targets Sheriff

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is poised to consider Arizona’s first-ever removal of an elected sheriff over alleged perjury.
A vote is scheduled for May 12, 2026 to discipline or remove Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Supervisors say Nanos submitted a 22-page unsworn response that violates Arizona oath statute ARS 11-253A.
Board members note FBI Director Kash Patel’s criticism of Guthrie probe yet say removal unrelated.

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Patel Accuses Sheriff

FBI Director Kash Patel accused Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos of blocking federal involvement in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation.
On May 12, 2026 the Pima County Board will vote on whether to discipline or remove Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Hair sent to sheriff’s Florida lab was withheld from FBI for eleven weeks, delaying DNA.
Over $1.2 million reward is unclaimed, with the Guthrie family urging tips to the FBI.

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Board Targets Sheriff

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is poised to consider Arizona’s first-ever removal of an elected sheriff over alleged perjury.
A vote is scheduled for May 12, 2026 to discipline or remove Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Supervisors say Nanos submitted a 22-page unsworn response that violates Arizona oath statute ARS 11-253A.
Board members note FBI Director Kash Patel’s criticism of Guthrie probe yet say removal unrelated.

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