Two Phoenix Officers Fired, Arrested After Alleged Unreported Violent Traffic Stop
Two Phoenix police officers, Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix, have been arrested and fired following a violent and unreported traffic stop on August 5th. The officers allegedly physically assaulted a man and woman during the stop, using a taser…
Indianapolis, IN, August 24, 2026 —
Two Phoenix police officers, Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix, have been arrested and terminated from their positions following an alleged violent and unreported traffic stop that occurred on August 5th. The officers are accused of physically assaulting a male and female individual during the stop, employing a taser on both victims.
Further complicating the incident, the traffic stop was reportedly not documented, and neither officer activated their body-worn cameras. The absence of activation and reporting has led to charges against the officers, including felony counts of aggravated assault, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence.
The investigation into the alleged assault was initiated after a passenger from the vehicle managed to escape the traffic stop and subsequently reported the incident to the Tempe Police Department. The details surrounding the passenger’s escape and the specifics of how the assault unfolded were not provided.
The Phoenix Police Department has not released further details regarding the internal investigation or the disciplinary actions taken beyond the termination and arrests. The legal proceedings for Vasquez Jr. and Felix are ongoing, with the specific court dates and outcomes not yet detailed.
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