Date: 09-15-2016

Case Style: United States of America v. Elias Mejia

Case Number: 5:14-cr-00961-DAE

Judge: DAE

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (Bexar County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Charlie Strauss and Matthew Lathrop

Defendant's Attorney: Marina Thais Douenat

Description: San Antonio, TX - Methamphetamine Trafficker in San Antonio Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison

Elias Mejia, age 60, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for trafficking in methamphetamine.

On March 9, 2016, Mejia pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. By pleading guilty, Mejia admitted that from October 2, 2014, until November 5, 2015, he was responsible for the trafficking and distribution of approximately 34.5 kilograms of “crystal” methamphetamine in the San Antonio area.

Mejia was arrested on November 5, 2014, in San Antonio and was held in federal custody.

The sentence highlighted the success agencies can achieve and the impact they can have when they bring their resources together. DEA will continue to work together with our law enforcement partners and pursue those who threaten our communities through the smuggling and distribution of illegal and dangerous drugs according to DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit.

“The sentencing of Mejia, to a total of 262 months in federal prison, sends a clear message of the serious consequences awaiting those who engage criminal activity,” said Special Agent in Charge, Shane Folden, HSI San Antonio. “HSI will continue to utilize its broad authorities, in concert with its federal, state and local partners, to bring to justice those who blatantly ignore the laws of this nation.”

The case resulted from an investigation by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HITDA) Task Force led by the DEA and HSI.

Outcome: Defendant was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison.

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