Phoenix Officers Accused in Alleged Kidnapping | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Two Phoenix police officers are on paid leave after being accused of violently kidnapping, robbing, and assaulting a couple at gunpoint during what appears to be an unofficial traffic stop. No body camera footage exists due to policy violations, and the case was uncovered when one victim escaped and their car broke down in Tempe. Tempe police initially thought it was a carjacking, but confirmed the suspects were sworn officers. Internal investigation is underway by Phoenix’s Special Investigations Detail, with no arrests yet, and the officers’ identities and tenure remain undisclosed. The…