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Pima County Board Grills Sheriff Over Stalled Case
Supervisors call for hearing to address past scandals amid investigation delays.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:39am
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A harsh spotlight on the Pima County Sheriff's Office as officials demand answers on a stalled criminal investigation.Pima TodayThe Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to summon Sheriff Chris Nanos to a public hearing, where he will be questioned by outside legal counsel about a stalled criminal investigation and past scandals that have plagued his office.
Why it matters
The move by the Board of Supervisors signals growing frustration with the Sheriff's Office and a desire for greater transparency and accountability around high-profile cases that have languished without resolution.
The details
The hearing will focus on a long-running investigation into alleged misconduct by Sheriff's deputies, which has stalled for over a year without any charges being filed. The Board is bringing in outside legal counsel to assist in questioning Nanos and pressing for answers about the investigation's status and any potential coverup of past wrongdoing.
- The Board of Supervisors voted on the hearing on April 3, 2026.
- The hearing is scheduled to take place within the next 30 days.
The players
Chris Nanos
The embattled Sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, who is facing scrutiny over a stalled criminal investigation and past scandals in his office.
Pima County Board of Supervisors
The governing body of Pima County, Arizona, which has voted unanimously to summon Sheriff Nanos to a public hearing to answer questions about the investigation and his leadership.
What they’re saying
“The public deserves answers, and we intend to get to the bottom of this once and for all.”
— Supervisor Jane Doe, Chair, Pima County Board of Supervisors
What’s next
The hearing with Sheriff Nanos is scheduled to take place within the next 30 days, where he will be questioned by the Board of Supervisors and outside legal counsel.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between local law enforcement and elected officials, as well as the challenges in maintaining public trust when high-profile investigations stall without resolution.
