Phoenix Officers Face Charges After Deadly Traffic Stop | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Two Phoenix police officers are fired and facing multiple felonies after a botched traffic stop turned violent—aggravated assault, robbery, kidnapping, and more. One officer threatened to shoot, the woman was cuffed and thrown down, and the man escaped before his car broke down. She was released only after her partner fled, warned the officers knew where she lived. No body cam footage was recorded, and they used vehicle trackers to confirm their presence. The chief says accountability is non-negotiable as the department works to rebuild community trust after this shocking breach of duty…