Two Former Phoenix Officers Fired, Arrested on Assault Charges After Traffic Stop
Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been fired and arrested following allegations of violently assaulting a couple during a traffic stop on August 5th. The officers are facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault,…
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Phoenix, AZ – Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., have been terminated and arrested in connection with an alleged violent assault on a couple during a traffic stop on August 5th. The incident has led to multiple charges against the former officers.
Felix and Vasquez face serious allegations including kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated robbery. According to an investigation into the incident, the officers are accused of using a Taser on the victims. The investigation further revealed that the officers allegedly broke the car windows of the victims to compel them to exit the vehicle, followed by an alleged assault.
Beyond the physical confrontation, the former officers are also accused of obstructing the subsequent investigation into the incident. Reports indicate that Felix and Vasquez allegedly denied their involvement in the events and failed to activate their body-worn cameras, actions that hindered the official inquiry.
The details surrounding the exact timeline and specific outcomes of the investigation beyond the arrests were not immediately available. The status of the legal proceedings against Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. is ongoing.
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