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Quantico Today
By the People, for the People
FBI and Pima County Sheriff Clash Over Guthrie Kidnapping Case
Agencies reportedly disagree on where to analyze key evidence in the high-profile missing person investigation.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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According to a new report, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are at odds over where to send and analyze DNA evidence and other physical items collected in the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1. The sheriff's office allegedly denied the FBI's request to send the evidence to the agency's crime lab in Quantico, Virginia, and instead sent it to a private lab in Florida.
Why it matters
The disagreement between the two law enforcement agencies could potentially hinder the investigation and the search for Nancy Guthrie, who requires daily medication. The case has garnered national attention, and resolving the jurisdictional issues between the FBI and local authorities is crucial for making progress.
The details
According to a law enforcement source cited by FOX News, the FBI wanted DNA evidence from Nancy Guthrie's home and other physical items to be sent to the agency's crime lab in Quantico, Virginia. However, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos denied this request and instead sent the evidence, including two gloves found near Guthrie's home that resembled those worn by the alleged kidnapper, to a private lab in Florida. Sheriff Nanos has disputed the report, stating that his agency is cooperating with the FBI.
- Nancy Guthrie was last seen by her family on the evening of January 31, 2026.
- Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home on February 1, 2026.
The players
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency that is assisting in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping.
Pima County Sheriff's Department
The local law enforcement agency in Pima County, Arizona, where Nancy Guthrie was abducted, and which is also investigating the case.
Chris Nanos
The sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, who has disputed the report of a disagreement with the FBI over the handling of evidence in the Guthrie case.
What they’re saying
“The report was "not even close to the truth," adding that his agency is cooperating with the FBI.”
— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (NBC affiliate KVOA)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
