Portland Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Drug Sales at Transit Stations
A Portland man, Elliot Mejia, has been sentenced to 90 months (over 7 years) in prison for selling drugs at TriMet transit stations in East Portland, specifically noted at the 122nd and Burnside location. The investigation, prompted by TriMet reviewing…
Portland, OR, July 28, 2026 —
Elliot Mejia, a Portland resident, has received a sentence of 90 months, equivalent to over seven years, in federal prison for his involvement in selling drugs at TriMet transit stations located in East Portland. The specific location identified in the sentencing was the transit station at 122nd Avenue and Burnside Street.
The investigation into Mejia’s activities was initiated after TriMet officials reviewed security footage from the transit stations. This review uncovered evidence of drug-related offenses. Further investigation revealed a documented history of drug offenses and other legal entanglements associated with Mejia, which were taken into consideration during the sentencing process.
The lengthy prison term reflects the severity of the charges and Mejia’s prior record. The exact details of the drug sales and the quantity of substances involved were not provided. The sentence was handed down by the court, aiming to address the ongoing issue of drug activity within public transportation areas.
Story summarized from the original created by Vince Ybarra on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
