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Zak Failla

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zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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Equal parts Lois Lane, J. Jonah Jameson and Vicki Vale, Zak! has traveled from coast-to-coast covering small and big town community news in both in print and online for nearly a decade since his graduation from the award-winning Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in 2010.

Before settling into the Hudson Valley, Zak! previously spent time in the New York Daily News newsroom and worked for hyperlocal digital news outlets on Long Island. He wrote sports for The Ithacan and The Ithaca Journal before taking his talents to the Pacific Northwest, where he served as the sports editor at the Shoshone News-Press until heading back east to work with Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing an infant to the ground during a domestic altercation in Prince William County, authorities said. Jakea Nyeer Adaun Woodley, 31, was arrested after officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartments on Middleton Loop in Dumfries around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Woodley was holding the baby while arguing with a family member when she suddenly threw the child to the ground. The infant suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.…

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Schools
Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says
Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says A juvenile carrying two replica guns was caught trespassing at a Maryland middle school, leading to criminal charges and disciplinary action, authorities said. The incident happened on Monday, Feb. 3, at around 10:20 a.m., when a minor was spotted walking outside Mattawoman Middle School during class hours, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. School administrators escorted the juvenile to the office, where they provided a false name multiple times.  As staff and a school resource officer attempted to identify them, an administrator searched the minor's backpack and found…

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Police & Fire
'There's No Point:' Stafford DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff 'There's No Point:' Stafford DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff
'There's No Point:' Stafford DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff A Stafford man with three prior DUI convictions didn’t even try to deny his intoxication after a concerned citizen caught him chugging Twisted Tea while behind the wheel, authorities said. Wilver Bonilla, 54, was arrested after deputies from the Fairfax County Police Department responded to White Oak Road around 1 p.m. on Jan. 31, for reports of a suspected drunk driver. A passerby alerted police after seeing a man in a Honda slipping in and out of consciousness, drinking from what they described as a “bright yellow can.” When deputies arrived, Bonilla was still in the driver’s seat, reeki…

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Police & Fire
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (Developing) A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed while responding to a suspicious person call in Fair Lakes, prompting a major investigation, authorities said. The incident happened in the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway on Monday, Feb. 3, when officers were dispatched to the area.  While on the scene, one officer was stabbed by a suspect, according to Fairfax County Police. The wounded officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, an adult male, was arrested at the scene. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are leading the ongoing inve…

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Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing. Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan. Hello friends, family and colleagues. Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 His death comes months after his sister …

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Business
Family-Owned Baltimore Business To Close After 89 Years Family-Owned Baltimore Business To Close After 89 Years
Family-Owned Baltimore Business To Close After 89 Years A Maryland staple for outdoor and sporting enthusiasts is shutting its doors after nearly nine decades, marking the end of a business that has served generations of families. Princeton Sports, a beloved, family-run business that first opened in Baltimore’s Park Circle in 1936, has announced it is closing for good. “For 89 incredible years, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Princeton Sports,” store owners Alan and Paul Davis said in a statement.  “This marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in our family’s history—a journey that began with our grandparents an…

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Police & Fire
Bloody Argument In Gaithersburg Restaurant Ends With Face Slashing: Police Bloody Argument In Gaithersburg Restaurant Ends With Face Slashing: Police
Bloody Argument In Gaithersburg Restaurant Ends With Face Slashing: Police A violent altercation at a Gaithersburg restaurant led to a stabbing, sending one man to the hospital and another to jail months later, police said. Jovani Ramos, 31, of Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged after allegedly attacking another man at Cancun Mexican Restaurant. Specifically, Ramos was charged this week with:  Attempted second-degree murder; First-degree assault; Second-degree assault; Intoxicated endangerment. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2024, when officers responded to the 100 block of East Diamond Avenue for a reported stabbing. Investiga…

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News
Elementary School Parking Lot Shooter Sentenced For 2024 Silver Spring Murder Elementary School Parking Lot Shooter Sentenced For 2024 Silver Spring Murder
Elementary School Parking Lot Shooter Sentenced For 2024 Silver Spring Murder A man whose brother attempted to intimidate a witness following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Maryland elementary school will avoid life in prison in connection to the death of 21-year-old Martin Nolan in Montgomery County. Silver Spring resident Keith Delcid-Palacios was found guilty on murder and other offenses, and his brother was charged for allegedly attempting to intimidate a witness during an incident that played out in January 2021, authorities announced this week. On Monday, Feb. 3, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced that Delcid-Palacios has b…

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Police & Fire
Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash
Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash Two people died in a violent overnight crash in Baltimore County early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, authorities said. Jacob Espada, 32, was behind the wheel of an Acura TL, with Cheyanne Moats Reed, 28, in the passenger seat, when he jumped a curb while heading south on Harford Road in Parkville, and hit the back of a parked tow truck around 1:55 a.m., according to county police. Espada, was rushed to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Reed was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A GoFundMe has been set up by Michelle Wallis to help Cheyanne’s family cover funeral …

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Police & Fire
2 Dead In Oxon Hill Fire, Officials Say 2 Dead In Oxon Hill Fire, Officials Say
2 Dead In Oxon Hill Fire, Officials Say A house fire in Prince George's County left two adults dead and forced two others to escape after being alerted by a smoke alarm, officials said. Firefighters responded to a two-story home on the 5500 block of Galloway Drive at approximately 6:43 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, in Oxon Hill, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD). When crews arrived, they found the house fully engulfed in flames. Despite rescue efforts, two adult residents were found dead inside. Two other adults managed to escape unharmed, thanks to a working smoke alarm, officials said. The caus…

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