PHOENIX — The two police officers fired after what prosecutors call a violent "off-the-books traffic stop" both pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday.
ABC15 broke the story that Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. were arrested last month.
They are facing a long list of felony charges including aggravated assault, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence.
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Both Vasquez Jr. and Felix quickly bonded out of jail after their arrest.
ABC15 Chief Investigator Dave Biscobing was there as Felix was released.
The two are now out of custody with electronic monitoring as the case continues to move through the court.
Tuesday, both Felix and Vasquez Jr. appeared virtually for their arraignment along with their attorneys. A not guilty plea was entered on their behalf, and further dates were set in the case.
ABC15 has reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office with multiple questions related to this case.
Just days before the arraignment, our team spoke one-on-one with the victims' attorney David Myers.
“They are all afraid to leave their house.”
— Ashley Holden (@ashleyvholden) September 4, 2026
This is the attorney for the victims of the violent “off the books traffic stop” involving Phoenix PD. We met him in Guadalupe, as the criminal case against the two officers moves through court ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @DaveBiscobing15
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Our coverage has now spanned close to a month and also includes reporting by our South Phoenix reporter, Lillian Donahue. She has been talking to neighbors 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 September 9, and is free and open to the public.
Watch the ABC15 Investigators in-depth coverage on the case in the video player below.
