DATE/TIME: August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:29 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault With a Firearm, Domestic Violence, Possession of Assault Rifles, and Possession of Large-Capacity Magazines
LOCATION: 14800 block of Carmel Street, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Galo Mejia-Reyes, 53 years of age, resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): Confidential Female Victim
State of California
SUMMARY: On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:29 a.m., Deputies Brambila and Rapisardi from the Fontana Station responded to a 9-1-1 call for service involving domestic violence at a residence located on the 14800 block of Carmel Street, in the county area of Fontana. They arrived within minutes and located an adult female victim outside the residence with a severe head injury.
Deputies learned the victim's husband, later identified as Galo Mejia-Reyes, was inside the residence armed with a pistol. Deputies set up a perimeter and requested additional deputies. They began making announcements through their patrol vehicle's PA system for Mejia-Reyes to step outside unarmed and surrender. After several minutes, Mejia-Reyes complied and was taken into custody without further incident.
A search warrant was authored and granted for the house. During the search, Brambila and Rapisardi located multiple assault-style rifles, pistols, large-capacity magazines, a collapsible baton, and a large amount of ammunition. Several of the rifles and magazines were found to be illegal and in violation of California law. Galo Mejia-Reyes remains in custody with bail set at $1,000,000.00. The victim received medical treatment for her injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact investigators at the Fontana Sheriff's Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputies Brambila and Rapisardi
Station: Fontana Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032502219
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
