Two Former Phoenix Officers Arrested, Fired Following Alleged Violent Traffic Stop Assault
Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been fired and arrested for allegedly violently assaulting a couple during a traffic stop on August 5th. Charges against them include kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, and tampering…
St. Louis, MO, August 24, 2026 —
Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., formerly with the Phoenix Police Department, have been terminated and arrested in connection with an alleged violent assault on a couple during a traffic stop. The incident reportedly occurred on August 5th.
The charges filed against the former officers include kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, and tampering with evidence. According to reports, Felix and Vasquez allegedly used a Taser on the victims. The details of the incident also state that a car window was broken. One officer is accused of punching the male driver multiple times, while the other officer reportedly deployed a Taser on the female victim.
Furthermore, the former officers are accused of hindering the investigation into the incident. This alleged obstruction includes denying their involvement in the event and failing to activate their body-worn cameras or submit the necessary reports as required by department policy.
The specific outcomes of the investigation and any further proceedings are pending.
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