Army Veteran, DC Investigator Known As 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Dies After Cancer Battle
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez, a decorated Army combat veteran and longtime DC police investigator who spent much of his life serving others, has died following a battle with cancer.
Nunez, a husband and father of five young daughters, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, just days after friends and fellow officers organized a fundraiser to help his family as he underwent cancer treatment.
The DC Police Union announced his death over the weekend, remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and friendship left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him.
Nunez joined the Metropolitan Police Dep…
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community.
The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad.
Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer.
For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment.
"Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …
They Called Her 'Cray': DC Woman Learns Prison Fate For Violent Robbery Spree Across Region
Ashley Gause helped turn a string of armed robberies across Maryland and neighboring states into a $300,000 criminal enterprise, and now she's headed to federal prison.
Gause, 33, of Washington, DC, was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to 140 months in prison for co-leading a crew that terrorized employees at more than a dozen pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, DC, and New Jersey.
Known as "Cray," Gause helped orchestrate the robberies between May 2020 and May 2021, targeting businesses for prescription drugs and cellphones that could be resold in DC, according to fede…
Fake Police Badge, Storage Unit, Threats: DC Predator Who Terrorized Two Women Learns Fate
A single date turned into a three-day nightmare for a woman who was threatened with death, held in a storage unit, and sexually assaulted by a DC man who claimed to have police officers in his pocket.
Maurice Spears, 34, was sentenced to 65 years and 180 days in prison for sexually abusing two women in separate attacks in 2024, including a second victim he approached with the promise of helping her get shoes.
According to federal prosecutors, Spears used threats, intimidation, and claims of connections to law enforcement to control both women, subjecting them to a combined eight days of abu…
Boy Among Three Critically Injured As DC House Fire Sends Six To Hospitals (Photos)
Three people, including a child, were critically injured when a fire ripped through a DC home before sunrise, sending six people to the hospital.
The blaze broke out shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, in the 600 block of Geranium Street NW, where firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke coming from both the front and back of a two-story house.
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A man, woman, and boy suffered the most serious injuries, according to DC Fire and EMS.
Another woman and two children were also rushed to hospitals, though their injuries were not considered life…
