Trooper arrested after hit-run victim claims assault

Aiden Rosebeck, a 35-year-old Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper, was arrested on a charge of unlawful sexual conduct involving a police officer. The offense is classified as a class 5 felony. Rosebeck remained in custody as of Monday night, November 2, according to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident followed a hit-and-run crash outside Benson on Sunday, November 1. A woman was involved in the accident and her vehicle became stuck on the side of the road. The CCSO stated that Rosebeck arrived at the scene before county deputies did.

In a release, the CCSO reported that the woman alleged inappropriate sexual conduct by the responding trooper. The agency noted that the alleged act occurred during the investigation of the original call. Rosebeck admitted to having a physical interaction with the woman during the incident.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels addressed the public trust issue in a statement. "Let me be absolutely clear, a badge is not a shield from accountability, and the authority to enforce the law does not place anyone above it," Dannels said. He added that a stranded driver should be able to trust an assisting officer to protect them rather than take advantage of their situation.

Dannels thanked the DPS for its cooperation. The agency confirmed that Rosebeck, who joined the department in 2020, is currently on unpaid administrative leave. The CCSO is handling the criminal investigation, while the AZDPS Internal Affairs Unit is conducting a separate administrative review.

AZDPS Director Colonel Jeffrey Glover emphasized the department's standards in a statement. "Every member of this Department is entrusted with significant authority, and with that authority comes an equally significant and non-negotiable responsibility to act with integrity and professionalism," Glover said. He stated that the public places its trust in the department and that it has an absolute obligation to uphold that trust.

The investigations are ongoing. The CCSO asked anyone with information to call 520-432-9500.