The investigation surrounding the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie is still ongoing, drawing renewed focus on the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, especially with the upcoming launch of a new television series.
Named “Desert Law,” this series will debut on A&E in early January. It promises to provide exclusive insight into the daily operations of Arizona’s largest sheriff’s department, highlighting the work of local deputies.
According to the network, this program aims to showcase the unique challenges faced during security operations on desert nights, where the spirit of the Wild West is still palpable, and the struggle for order is ceaseless.
Cameras have been trailing the department’s patrol and night detectives, as well as the DUI unit, while they respond to various incidents across the county. Notably, the first and second seasons of the show will be filmed consecutively in 2025.
Although Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is not featured in the series, he collaborated closely with the producers to assist with the filming process.
In a recent episode that aired on Wednesday, the focus was on law enforcement challenges in Arizona, which is noted for having some of the country’s most lenient gun laws.
Last week’s episode depicted Detective Poole making an arrest of a suspect driving recklessly and under the influence, with a child in the vehicle under the intense desert heat.
The show’s premiere coincides with the ongoing investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Nancy was last seen on January 31, with a missing person’s report filed the following day. Investigators have uncovered DNA evidence and footage of the armed, masked individual responsible for her abduction. Despite these developments, nearly three weeks into the case, no suspects have been identified.
Authorities have also ruled out any involvement from the Guthrie family in the investigation.
