Pima County Sheriff's Office Featured on A&E's "Desert Law" Amidst Kidnapping Investigation

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of A&E’s reality series "Desert Law," which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. This connection occurs as the office, led by Sheriff Chris Nanos, manages the ongoing Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Chris Nanos, is managing the ongoing Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation while also being featured on A&E’s reality series "Desert Law."

Desert Law Series Details

The A&E series, produced by Twenty Twenty, focuses on the Pima County Sheriff's Office's patrol deputies, DUI unit, and night detectives. Sheriff Nanos coordinates with producers but does not appear on camera, a decision made by the Sheriff.

Seasons one and two were filmed in 2025. The series premiered in January.

Current episodes of "Desert Law" do not feature coverage of the Guthrie case. On February 18, an episode titled "Weapons Found" aired, addressing policing challenges in Arizona and referencing the state's gun laws.

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation

Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home on February 1. As of Day 18 of the investigation, a suspect has not been identified.

Pima County spans over 9,000 square miles, a factor relevant to the investigation's scope.

Sheriff Nanos has faced criticism regarding the ongoing investigation. Nanos has acknowledged some operational errors and disputed reports concerning the relationship between the Sheriff's Office and the FBI.

The specific jurisdictional authority for the Guthrie search has not been definitively stated. Sheriff Nanos conducted one-on-one interviews with reporters in his office on Tuesday.