Sheriff’s deputy in Pima County dismissed for allegedly abducting a detainee while on duty

Deputy Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping

A deputy from Arizona, accused of kidnapping a woman while on duty, has been terminated from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which is currently investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

The Tucson Police Department has confirmed that 22-year-old Travis Reynolds was arrested and charged with one count of kidnapping related to misconduct during his official duties. While the department has not shared further specifics, they indicated that the investigation is still active.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department also stated that they were informed of Reynolds’ arrest by the Tucson Police and have since dismissed him from the force. They provided no additional details on the matter.

In preliminary court documents, it’s alleged that Reynolds made inappropriate remarks about a female detainee’s appearance while transferring her to jail.

There are claims suggesting that just weeks before Nancy Guthrie’s incident, a masked suspect resembling Reynolds was spotted at her residence.

The complaint details how Reynolds purportedly shared a vape pen with the handcuffed woman and suggested they could “help” her with her case, even going so far as to propose they could meet at a hotel for sexual activities. Furthermore, he’s accused of showing explicit videos to detainees and delaying their processing as other officers were working on different cases.

Investigators noted the woman felt intimidated due to Reynolds’ authority as a law enforcement officer, which raised concerns about a possible pattern of this behavior in the past.

During the initial court appearance, prosecutors described the charges as “extremely disturbing,” highlighting the power imbalance present in the interaction between Reynolds and the alleged victim. There were indications that this kind of conduct may have occurred previously.

Reynolds reportedly expressed uncertainty when questioned about showing explicit content or discussing sexual acts with detainees. His defense attorneys mentioned in court that he has no criminal background and is a lifelong resident of Arizona.

The judge has set Reynolds’ bail at $200,000 and has mandated that he have no contact with the alleged victim or possess weapons. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 6.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to search for Guthrie; however, authorities have not confirmed whether Reynolds was involved in the case prior to his termination.