Event Brief
Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent stop
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET
Summary: Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser, Police Chief Matt Giordano said. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, and each was given a $100,000 secured appearance bond with electronic monitoring if released.
WHO: Police Chief Matt Giordano; Officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez
WHAT: Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested over an unreported traffic stop involving alleged physical assault and Taser use against a man and woman.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Phoenix, Arizona
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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