Israel Mejia-Coyoy, Illegal Re-entry, South Carolina 2023

Myrtle Beach Man Enters Guilty Plea to Illegal Re-entry Charges

Columbia, South Carolina – In a shocking turn of events, Israel Mejia-Coyoy, a 33-year-old native and citizen of Guatemala, has entered a guilty plea to Illegal Re-entry into the United States after Deportation, a violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a)(2).

According to court documents, Mejia-Coyoy was discovered by ICE-Enforcement Removal Operations Officers on May 29, 2017, while he was in custody at the Horry County Detention Center on state charges. A thorough records check revealed that Mejia-Coyoy had previously been deported from the United States and had never received permission to enter or remain in the country.

The case was investigated by the Horry County Police Department and agents of ICE-Enforcement Removal Operations. Assistant United States Attorney A. Bradley Parham of the Florence office prosecuted the case.

Defendant: Israel Mejia-Coyoy, 33

Criminal Charges: Illegal Re-entry into the United States after Deportation (8 U.S.C. § 1326(a)(2))

City and State: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Exact Date: May 29, 2017

Sentence or Outcome: Guilty Plea; sentencing to follow after presentence report is prepared by the U.S. Probation Office

United States Attorney: Beth Drake

Assistant United States Attorney: A. Bradley Parham

Magistrate/Judge: Bryan Harwell, United States District Judge

Investigating Agencies: Horry County Police Department, ICE-Enforcement Removal Operations

Background: Mejia-Coyoy's guilty plea is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat immigration violations in the state of South Carolina. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of re-entering the United States after being deported.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/myrtle-beach-man-enters-guilty-plea-illegal-re-entry-charges