Silver Spring’s Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, also known as “Mick,” 24, was charged with the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of teen Landen Hausman, of Bethesda, US Attorney Erek Barron announced.
Last week, Kefyalew pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in the death. He faces up to 20 years in prison after his plea, previously having faced a lifetime behind bars.
Due to the fatal overdose in January 2022, investigators said they discovered a counterfeit pill that appeared to be 30mg of oxycodone and alleged texts between Hausman and Kefyalew.
The pill was later tested by a forensic chemist and turned up positive for fentanyl, authorities said. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a fentanyl overdose.
Prosecutors said that an analysis of Hausman’s cell phone revealed several conversations between the victim and a contact saved as “Mick” where they discussed meeting for a drug deal.
During the investigation, a witness told police that the victim purchased “percs” from an individual known as “Mick,” describing the “percs” to be small blue pills, which matched the pill found at the time of Hausman’s death.