The trooper, who joined DPS in 2020, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave while criminal and internal investigations continue.
Benson, AZ - November 3, 2026
An Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper, Aiden Rosebeck, 35, was arrested after a woman involved in a hit-and-run crash outside Benson reported inappropriate sexual conduct by the trooper who had responded to her call. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office said Rosebeck was booked on a charge of unlawful sexual conduct involving a police officer.
Key Facts
- Date: Late Sunday, Nov. 1
- Location: Outside Benson, Cochise County, Arizona
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run crash
- Responding agencies: Cochise County Sheriff's Office; Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)
- Reported by: 13 News; AZ Family
Crash Overview
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said a woman was involved in a crash and her vehicle was stopped on the side of the road. A DPS trooper reached the scene and the woman before deputies did.
According to the sheriff's office, the woman reported that the trooper who had answered her original call engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with her. The office said the alleged act occurred during the investigation. It also said Rosebeck acknowledged a physical interaction with the woman during the incident.
The sheriff's office said Rosebeck faces a class 5 felony count of unlawful sexual conduct involving a police officer. As of Monday night, he remained in custody. Sheriff Mark Dannels said officers are not exempt from accountability and that allegations of abuse of authority require immediate attention. He thanked DPS for its cooperation.
DPS confirmed the investigation and has placed Rosebeck on unpaid administrative leave. He began working for the department in 2020. DPS said its Internal Affairs Unit is conducting a separate administrative investigation. DPS Director Colonel Jeffrey Glover said the department takes misconduct allegations seriously. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office.