CHEVERLY, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a son with murdering his mother on Tuesday. The suspect is 54-year-old Darrick Alston of Cheverly. He’s charged with fatally stabbing 80-year-old Brenda Wheeler of Cheverly.
On May 12, 2026, at approximately 9:10 am, officers with the Cheverly Police Department were called to a domestic dispute inside of a home in the 6200 block of Monroe Street in the town of Cheverly. The officers located the victim inside suffering from stab wounds. She died at the scene. Officers took her son into custody at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed Alston stabbed his mother during an argument. He is charged with first and second degree murder. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.
The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in the town of Cheverly.
If you have information and would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective, please call 301-516-2512.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0025124.