Two Former Phoenix Police Officers Fired, Arrested on Felony Charges After Violent Traffic Stop
Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been fired and arrested on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault, and robbery, following an investigation into a violent traffic stop on August 5th. The officers are…
Charlotte, NC, August 24, 2026 —
PHOENIX, AZ – Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been terminated from the force and subsequently arrested on multiple felony charges in connection with a violent traffic stop that occurred on August 5th. The charges include kidnapping, aggravated assault, and robbery.
The arrests follow an internal investigation into the incident, during which Felix and Vasquez are accused of assaulting a couple. Authorities allege that the officers used a Taser on the individuals and failed to activate their body-worn cameras. Furthermore, the officers reportedly did not file a report documenting the use of force or the traffic stop itself.
Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan described the alleged actions of the former officers as ‘egregious criminal conduct’. The investigation was initiated after the incident came to light, leading to the departmental review and subsequent criminal charges.
The specific details regarding the sequence of events during the August 5th traffic stop, the identities of the civilian victims, and the exact nature of the alleged robbery were not immediately available. The investigation into the conduct of Felix and Vasquez is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released as the case progresses through the legal system.
Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. are currently in custody. The Phoenix Police Department has stated that it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Brian Petersheim, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
