Couple Assaulted by Fake Police in Phoenix | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A couple was violently assaulted by two men posing as Phoenix police officers during a traffic stop — beaten, tased, and threatened with gunfire — before escaping in their car, which later broke down. The victims described the suspects as a heavy-set Hispanic man in black and a slimmer Middle Eastern or Indian man in blue. Two actual officers have been placed on administrative leave for allegedly failing to document force or activate body cams. Phoenix police are investigating, acknowledging that releasing the Tempe report early may complicate their case, but vow to pursue a full…