Article continues below advertisementLocal police handling Nancy Guthrie's case slammed Kash Patel's accusation that the FBI was "kept" from participating in the investigation early on. "Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is aware of FBI Director Kash Patel's recent interview and statement," a spokesperson for the department said in a statement published on Wednesday, May 6. "Sheriff Nanos responded to the scene the night of the incident, providing immediate local leadership and oversight.