Two Former Phoenix Officers Fired and Arrested After Violent Traffic Stop Investigation
Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been fired and arrested following an investigation into a violent traffic stop. The officers are accused of physically assaulting a man and woman, using a Taser, and fabricating…
Atlanta, GA, August 24, 2026 —
Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been terminated from their positions and subsequently arrested after an investigation into a violent traffic stop. The incident, which involved allegations of physical assault and the use of a Taser against a man and a woman, also includes accusations of the officers fabricating reports.
The alleged events took place on August 5th. Following an internal investigation, the Phoenix Police Department proceeded with the termination of Felix and Vasquez Jr. on August 22nd, the same day they were arrested.
Charges filed against the former officers include kidnapping, aggravated assault, and hindering prosecution. The specifics of the fabricated reports have not been detailed, but the accusations suggest an attempt to cover up or misrepresent the events of the traffic stop.
The investigation was initiated to examine the conduct of officers during the traffic stop and determine if departmental policies and state laws were violated. The outcome led to the immediate dismissal and arrest of the two officers involved.
Further details regarding the investigation’s findings and the exact circumstances of the alleged assault and report fabrication were not immediately available. The legal proceedings for Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. are expected to commence following these developments.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Brian Petersheim, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
