Two Former Phoenix Officers Fired and Arrested for Alleged Assault During Traffic Stop

Nashville, TN, August 24, 2026 —

Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been fired and arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a couple during a traffic stop on August 5th. The charges against the officers include kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated robbery, among others.

According to reports, the victims stated that they were physically assaulted, tased, and threatened by the officers. Further allegations suggest that Felix and Vasquez Jr. failed to activate their body cameras during the incident. The officers also reportedly attempted to obstruct the investigation by denying the traffic stop occurred and concealing evidence.

The Phoenix Police Chief has publicly condemned the actions of the former officers, describing their conduct as “egregious criminal conduct.” The termination and arrest of Felix and Vasquez Jr. followed an internal investigation into the events of August 5th.

The specific details regarding the timeline of the investigation and subsequent arrests were not provided. The outcomes of any internal disciplinary proceedings prior to termination and arrest have also not been disclosed.

Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Brian Petersheim, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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