PHOENIX — The ABC15 Investigators broke the story about the growing scandal out of Phoenix Police Department's South Mountain Precinct.
Now, our team is going in-depth on the case and discussing the process of uncovering these serious allegations.
Luis Vasquez Jr. and and Antonio Felix are now facing a long list of felony charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault and tampering with physical evidence.
OFFICERS CHARGED: The two officers who were arrested and fired last weekend have been officially charged. They were supposed to have a court hearing Friday, but online it says that has been vacated (which happens frequently). As we continue to cover this growing scandal, what are… pic.twitter.com/IovPg1TAX0
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ABC15 broke the story that the officers were under investigation and then, nearly one week ago, first reported the pair had been arrested.
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Our coverage has now spanned multiple weeks and also includes reporting by our South Phoenix report, Lillian Donahue. She has been talking to people living nearby and lawmakers, gathering community reaction.
ABC15 will also host a special community town hall, "Trust on the Line," focused on policing, public safety and community trust in South Phoenix. The event is on Sept. 9, and is free and open to the public.
TIMELINE OF ABC15'S COVERAGE
August 17 - Phoenix police officers under investigation
August 18 - Tempe police report released
August 19 - South Phoenix community responding to criminal investigation involving two officers
August 20 - ABC15 identifies Phoenix officers under criminal investigation in violent traffic stop case
August 20 - Law enforcement expert calls on Phoenix PD to hand off investigation on its own officers
August 21 - Two Phoenix PD cops arrested and fired amid criminal investigation into violent, unreported traffic stop
August 23 - ABC15 goes one-on-one with the PHX Police Chief following the arrest and firing of two officers
August 23 - Both Phoenix officers bond out of jail just days after being arrested
August 24 - South Phoenix leaders want 'shattered confidence' repaired after officer arrests
August 25 - Arrested Phoenix officer being sued over 2023 on-duty crash, both officers now officially charged
August 26 - Maricopa County Attorney’s Office moves forward with charges against former Phoenix police officers
Contact ABC15 Chief Investigator Dave Biscobing at Dave@ABC15.com and ABC15 Reporter Ford Hatchett at Ford.Hatchett@ABC15.com.
