Pima County Sheriff’s office at center of Nancy Guthrie case spotlighted on new TV show ‘Desert Law’

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has recently become the focus of a new television series called “Desert Law,” which provides viewers with an inside look at the daily operations of one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America. The show, which premiered on A&E in early January, follows the Arizona deputies as they handle various incidents and challenges across the county.

While the series offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of policing in the desert, it has also shed light on the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Nancy, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on January 31st, sparking a widespread search effort led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.

Despite uncovering several pieces of DNA evidence and footage of a masked kidnapper, authorities have yet to identify any suspects in the case. The investigation has been ongoing for three weeks, with law enforcement officials working tirelessly to bring Nancy home safely.

The latest episode of “Desert Law” showcased the challenges faced by deputies in Arizona, particularly in a state with some of the loosest gun laws in the country. The show highlighted Deputy Pool’s arrest of an alleged DUI speeder with children in the car, illustrating the high-pressure situations that law enforcement officers often find themselves in.

Sheriff Chris Nanos, who worked closely with the producers of the show to facilitate filming, does not appear on camera but plays a pivotal role behind the scenes. The series aims to capture the spirit of the Old West that still lingers in Arizona, where the fight for order never truly ends.

As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping continues, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department remains dedicated to bringing closure to the case. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the production of “Desert Law” has brought renewed attention to the department and the challenges they face in keeping their community safe.

Despite the lack of suspects in the case, authorities have ruled out the Guthrie family as possible suspects, focusing their efforts on finding the person responsible for Nancy’s disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and A&E have not yet commented on the ongoing investigation or the impact of the television series on their operations.