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Cheverly man arrested in death of 85-year-old mother

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Published  May 12, 2026 9:45pm EDT
Maryland Crime
FOX 5 DC
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The Brief

    • Cheverly police responded Tuesday morning after receiving a report of a domestic dispute involving an adult son and his mother. 
    • When officers arrived, they found an 85-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene.
    • The woman’s 54-year-old son was encountered at the residence and taken into custody without incident.

CHEVERLY, MD. - A Cheverly man is in police custody following the death of his 85-year-old mother Tuesday morning, authorities said.

What we know:

Cheverly police reportedly responded around 9:30 a.m. to a home in the 6200 block of Monroe Street after receiving a report of a domestic dispute involving an adult son and his mother. 

When officers arrived, they found an 85-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds, according to authorities. Police and emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the woman’s 54-year-old son was encountered at the residence and taken into custody without incident.

A weapon was recovered at the home.

What we don't know:

The investigation is being led by the Prince George’s County Police Department, and is ongoing. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

The Source: Information from the Cheverly Police Department. 

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