BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – August 19, 2026 – Bullhead City Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a stabbing early this morning in the 1300 block of Lincoln Lane.

At approximately 5:20 a.m., officers learned that Alexia Antoinette Bossolono, 20, and her boyfriend, Diego Alberto Brito, 20, were involved in a domestic argument involving alcohol. It was reported that Brito grabbed his girlfriend by the throat and impeded her normal breathing. It was also reported that Bossolono had stabbed her boyfriend in his chest with a knife. Brito was treated and released at the hospital.

Due to conflicting statements, both parties were arrested on domestic violence-related charges. Brito was arrested for aggravated assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence. Bossolono was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon per domestic violence and disorderly conduct with a weapon per domestic violence.

Bossolono is an employee at the Bullhead City Police Department and has been placed on administrative leave.

“I am saddened to hear of the incident involving one of our Community Service Aides early this morning. Our officers responded, conducted an investigation, and determined there was probable cause to arrest both parties involved,” said Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George. “Domestic violence incidents are among the most emotionally charged and potentially dangerous situations a person can become involved in. While professionalism and impartiality are expectations of every member of our department, I commend our officers for handling this situation objectively and professionally, regardless of the employment status of those involved.”

“The department will conduct an internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Upon completion of that inquiry, we will make an appropriate determination regarding their continued employment with the department,” added Chief George. “We hold every member of the Bullhead City Police Department, sworn officers and professional staff alike, to the highest standards of conduct. Those standards apply equally to everyone who wears our uniform or represents this department, and this case will be handled no differently.”

Both Bossolono and Brito were booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.