An attempt to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos from office has stalled after county supervisors decided against pursuing his ouster. Instead of taking direct action themselves, the board voted to escalate serious allegations against the sheriff by forwarding claims that he committed perjury to Arizona’s Attorney General for further investigation and potential prosecution.
The perjury allegations stem from Nanos’s testimony during the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case, which has drawn significant public attention and scrutiny. Supervisors determined that rather than conduct their own removal proceedings, the appropriate course of action was to involve state-level authorities who could independently evaluate whether the sheriff’s statements under oath were truthful and complete.
The decision to refer the matter to the Attorney General marks a significant moment in the ongoing controversy surrounding Sheriff Nanos. While it stops short of an immediate removal from office, the referral demonstrates serious concerns among county leadership about the sheriff’s credibility and conduct, leaving the ultimate determination of wrongdoing and any consequences in the hands of state prosecutors.
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