Fontana police responded to a domestic violence call early on August 30 that ended in the arrest of Galo Mejia-Reyes, 53, after a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition was found in his home. According to the SBSD Fontana Sheriff's Department, deputies arrived at the 14800 block of Carmel Street around 1:29 a.m. to attend to a situation involving assault with a firearm.
Upon reaching the scene, deputies found the victim, a female whose identity has been kept confidential, suffering from a serious head injury. Mejia-Reyes, identified as the assailant, was coaxed out of the home and taken into custody, as per the SBSD Fontana Sheriff's Department. Running into the residence armed, deputies established a perimeter and eventually recovered many prohibited weapons following a granted search warrant.
During the search, deputies Brambila and Rapisardi located "multiple assault-style rifles, pistols, large-capacity magazines, a collapsible baton, and a large amount of ammunition," with several of the items being in direct violation of California law. Set at $1,000,000.00, bail for Mejia-Reyes has been confirmed, while the victim received necessary medical care for her injuries, as reported by the SBSD Fontana Sheriff's Department.
Authorities have encouraged anyone with relevant information to come forward, directing them to the Fontana Sheriff's Station or to submit tips anonymously through the We-Tip Hotline or its website.
