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2 Phoenix police officers arrested and fired following violent, unreported traffic stop
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred on August 5 and involved two officers who have since been arrested and fired. Details of the event are available from the Phoenix Police Department, which announced the outcome of its investigation.
A traffic stop turned violent when force was used on a man and woman. The incident occurred on August 5 and involved two officers who have since been arrested and fired. Details of the event are available from the Phoenix Police Department, which announced the outcome of its investigation.
The investigation found that physical assault occurred and a taser was used during the stop. Further information can be found through the department's announcement.
Two former officers, Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix, are under criminal investigation for their actions during the unreported traffic stop.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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