PGPD Charges Suspect in Domestic-Related Fatal Stabbing in Cheverly

 

Darrick Alston

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.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Accokeek

 The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating Friday’s fatal crash involving a school bus in Accokeek. The deceased driver is 23-year-old Dequan Gravely of Bryans Road, MD.

On May 8, 2026, at approximately 7:20 am, officers responded to Indian Head Highway and Pine Drive for a reported collision involving three vehicles.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed Gravely was heading northbound on Indian Head Highway approaching Pine Drive. The involved Prince George’s County Schools bus was turning left from southbound Indian Head Highway onto Pine Drive. For reasons now under investigation, Gravely’s car and the bus collided in the intersection, causing the bus to flip onto its side. Preliminarily, investigators believe debris from that collision damaged a third vehicle. Gravely died at the scene. The bus driver suffered injuries not considered life-threatening. The third driver declined medical attention.

 

If you have information on this collision and would like to speak to an investigator, please call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

Anyone with information may also 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 26-0063588.

 

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Suitland

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are investigating a recent fatal stabbing in Suitland. The victim is 17-year-old Amari Clarke of Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On May 8, 2026, at approximately 12:20 pm, officers responded to the 3800 block of St. Barnabas Road. Clarke was located suffering from a stab wound(s). He died a short time later at a hospital.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and determine a motive. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

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 26-0024462.

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Missing Woman Found

 

5/10/26 UPDATE: Briana has been located safely and in good health. Thank you for sharing.

Briana Wimpye

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing woman. She is identified as 32-year-old Briana Wimpye. Briana was last seen on May 9, 2026, at approximately 7:10 pm in the 3200 block of Oak Street in Upper Marlboro.

Briana is approximately 5'7" tall and 150 pounds. She was last seen wearing black sweatpants with the word "Lakers" written on them in yellow and purple, and a blue long sleeve shirt.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section at 301-772-8970.