Two Phoenix police officers arrested and fired after violent, unreported traffic stop
Detectives say the officers used force, failed to activate body cameras and did not report the stop, prompting felony charges and an internal review.
- On Saturday, Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano fired and arrested officers Luis Vasquez and Antonio Felix on felony charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault following a violent, unreported traffic stop.
- Tempe police initially investigated the incident as a carjacking by impersonators after victims reported being assaulted by men who forced their way into their vehicle on August 5 near 19th Avenue and Broadway Road.
- Detectives confirmed Vasquez and Felix used a Taser and physical force against the couple while failing to activate body-worn cameras, conduct Giordano described as "egregious" criminal behavior that violated department policy.
- Phoenix Law Enforcement Association President Darrell Kriplean supported the firing, while Poder In Action policy coordinator Nancy Lam demanded a fully transparent investigation, stating "policing is the problem" and requires systemic change.
- Lawmakers are questioning whether the officers had prior misconduct histories, prompting the Phoenix Police Department to conduct a broader review to determine if the incident reflects systemic issues within the agency.
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Two Phoenix officers arrested and fired after investigation into violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers have been arrested and fired following an investigation into a violent traffic stop in south Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Luis Vasquez Jr., who had eight years with the department, and Antonio Felix, who had nine, are facing charges including aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, criminal damage, threatening and intimidating… Source
Two Phoenix Cops Arrested After Violent Traffic Stop
The New York Times reports: Two Phoenix police officers, who were accused of beating a couple and shocking them with a stun gun during an unreported traffic stop this month, have been fired and arrested on charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault and aggravated robbery, the police chief said on Saturday. The officers, Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix, were on duty when they stopped the couple at about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 in south Phoe…
Phoenix police officers put on leave after they allegedly used force, did not activate body cam during traffic stop
The police department said they were made aware of the "accusations" made by community members alleging criminal conduct by two officers. Here's what we know.
Phoenix Police Officers Placed on Leave Over Alleged Unreported Use of Force
نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Two Phoenix police officers have been placed on administrative leave amid a criminal investigation into allegations of misconduct during a traffic stop. Officers Accused of Failing to Report Force Preliminary information indicates the officers allegedly used force during the stop but failed to report it as required by department policy. They …
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