El Paso Police Department
Coverage of El Paso Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Pima County supervisors move to oust sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie kidnapping probe over perjury claims
Pima County supervisors are moving to oust Sheriff Chris Nanos over allegations of perjury, which could force him to step down from leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction. The board members plan to vacate his office at a meeting next week. Nanos has been under scrutiny for his handling of the case and his past record as a Texas cop.
- Sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie probe admits quitting past police job to dodge discipline
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, leading the Nancy Guthrie investigation, admitted resigning from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 to avoid a suspension for insubordination. His attorney clarified Nanos misunderstood a deposition question about disciplinary history, while local leaders accused him of perjury and election interference. The Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded sworn answers following allegations of misconduct.