Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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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Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Elkton Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Elkton Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal
Woman, Two Dogs Tragically Killed In Elkton Trailer Inferno: Fire Marshal A woman and two dogs were killed in a devastating trailer blaze that broke out Friday night in Cecil County, the Maryland Fir Marshal's Office announced. Firefighters from Singerly Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the fire at approximately 9 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the 1900 block of East Old Philadelphia Road, where there was a reported fire. Investigators say that a man told firefighters that he was able to escape the trailer unharmed, but his girlfriend and their two dogs were still inside. Crews extinguished the flames in under 10 minutes and later found the woman - who has not …
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $514M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $514 million with a $244.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-29-34-36-37 with a Mega Ball of 17 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.&n…
Mercedes Driver Charged In Deadly High-Speed Street Race Involving Bethesda Man, Police Say Mercedes Driver Charged In Deadly High-Speed Street Race Involving Bethesda Man, Police Say
Mercedes Driver Charged In Deadly High-Speed Street Race Involving Bethesda Man, Police Say A high-speed street race involving a Mercedes convertible ended in tragedy and criminal charges after a crash killed a District man earlier this year, Montgomery County police say. Owen Roland Kirill Fowler, 25, of Bethesda, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 27, and charged with gross negligent manslaughter by vehicle in connection to the Saturday March 9 crash that killed 30-year-old Jobani Alfredo Cruz, authorities said. The collision happened at approximately 12:19 a.m. in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Quincy Street, police said. Investigators determined Fowler, driving a white 2012 Mer…
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories After 39 years of helping couples say “I do” in style, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo is closing its doors for good.  The shop, the first bridal boutique in the community, will wrap up operations on Monday, Dec. 23, owners Flavia and Dora Vasquez announced. “It’s bittersweet,” they shared, noting that the closure allows Dora to embrace retirement while Flavia spends more time with family.  Since 1986, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo has been the go-to destination for brides and grooms, known for expert advice and impeccable service.  With their closing date set, the shop is ho…
Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police
Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police A man wanted for a homicide in Caroline County was arrested by Fredericksburg Police during a tactical raid on Wednesday, Nov. 27, authorities say. Officers executed a search warrant at an apartment complex after receiving a tip about the location of 35-year-old Jamale Antonio Moore, who was also wanted for contempt of court in Fredericksburg, police said. He was wanted in Carline County in connection to a Nov. 18 murder. Police confirmed Moore's location before activating the Special Equipment Tactical Team (SETT), which found Moore hiding inside the apartment.  Though initially unc…
Woman Killed In Violent Fight With Man In Woodbridge Home, Police Say Woman Killed In Violent Fight With Man In Woodbridge Home, Police Say
Woman Killed In Violent Fight With Man In Woodbridge Home, Police Say A 20-year-old Woodbridge man is facing murder charges after a fight with a woman turned deadly, authorities announced. Officers were called to a residence on the 13500 block of Delaney Road in Woodbridge around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, to investigate a domestic dispute between family member who stated they heard gunshots coming from the home while leaving the area. Upon arrival, they found a man - later identified as Anthony White, Jr., - attempting to leave the residence, a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department said, and he was detained without incident. …
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push
Charles County Launches 'Drive Sober' Campaign With Free Uber Rides, Holiday Safety Push The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) is bringing back its annual “Drive Sober” initiative for the fourth year, aiming to keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the deadliest times of the year. Running from Nov. 25, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers holiday revelers an extra incentive to avoid drinking and driving: free or discounted Uber rides. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27), from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and again on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use a special Uber code—available on the SAO’s official “Drive Sober” webpage—…
A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold
A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold An Aberdeen couple is planning their next big move—literally—after a $1 million Maryland Lottery win on a scratch-off ticket purchased at their local Wawa. The husband and wife, who have played Lottery games together for more than 30 years, hit the jackpot on the $20 Gold Rush 777 scratch-off game, claiming the life-changing prize earlier this week. “He said, ‘Mama, it’s a million-dollar winner,’” the wife recalled of her husband’s calm announcement after scratching off the ticket at home. Still skeptical, she checked it herself. “I still don’t believe it,” she said. The winning number, 1…
Manassas Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Manassas Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Manassas Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police A 31-year-old Manassas woman has been arrested after allegedly striking a man in the head with an iron during a heated argument last week, police said. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, a…
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists With millions of travelers hitting the road before Thanksgiving, some will have to wait to reach their destination after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily blocked several lanes on I-270. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded at around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to a stretch of the northbound lanes involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer. The crash was reported in the area Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road in the area of Exit 13B, forcing crews to divert traffic at Exit 13A. During the investigation into the incident, traffic was temporarily diverted f…
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