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Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

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.

Zak Failla's Contributions

Sports

University Of Maryland’s Mike Locksley Eyeing Big Leagues With NY Jets Head Coaching Interview Could Maryland football's mastermind be Broadway-bound? The New York Jets have officially completed an interview with University of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley, fueling speculation about a major shake-up in the NFL coaching scene if he was to jump ship. Locksley, a DC native, has led the Terrapins for six seasons, compiling a 32-36 overall record. We have completed an interview with Mike Locksley for our Head Coach position. — New York Jets (@nyjets) January 10, 2025 Despite a 4-8 finish this season, he previously turned heads with three consecutive winning seasons a…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Police & Fire

'Reckless' Teen Leaves Truck Driver Fighting For His Life In I-95 Spotsy Crash: State Police A Stafford County teen is facing charges after causing a crash that left a truck driver from Dumfries with critical injuries in Spotsylvania, according to Virginia State Police officials. Investigators are probing a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and 18-year-old driver that was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 on I-95. Police say that Stafford resident Ashton Faircloth was driving a 1997 Lexus ES300 south on the interstate when he swerved to avoid slower moving traffic, losing control, and striking a Kensworth tractor-trailer being driven by Frank T…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Police & Fire

Snow Foils MoCo Shooter Accused Of Firing At SUV After Frederick Dispute: State Police Mother Nature had the last laugh on Friday morning as Maryland State Police investigated a reported shooting in Frederick County, officials say. Gerome Alexander Quigley, 41, of Montgomery Village, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident that played out early on Jan. 10 in Frederick. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning, state police received a call of a shooting in progress in the westbound lanes of Route 340 in the area of Jefferson, where the caller reported that they were being followed and shot at by the driver of a gray Volkswagen. When officers arrived…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Police & Fire

Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police A 40-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot one person and injured another during a Southwest District dispute last month in the city. Gregory Granger, Jr. has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Ricky Forehand and a second man during a dispute late last year. The incident was reported shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, in the 2300 block of West North Avenue. Investigators say Granger shot Forehand, who later died from his injuries, and a 45-year-old man, following an apparent dispute. Southwe…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Obituaries

Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27 A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life. Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend." "(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him." “Dominic w…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

News

Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (Developing) Thousands in Virginia were left in the cold on Friday afternoon as Dominion Energy worked to repair an outage reported in the Arlington area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, crews were working on multiple projects that left more than 6,000 of its 2.78 million customers, largely in Arlington. There was a total of 6,006 customers reporting outages in Arlington, with another 50 in Alexandria. It is unclear what caused the power to go out. Complete restoration is expected no later than 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon as crews continue working. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want …

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Obituaries

Young Mother Karina Amaya Of Germantown Dies Suddenly: 'Devastating' A tight-knit Maryland family is mourning the devastating loss of Karina Elisabeth Amaya, a beloved mother of two who passed away unexpectedly, her family announced. Amaya, of Germantown, was remembered as a caring and devoted daughter, parent, and fiancée. She is survived by her mother Lucy; her two young sons, Jeremiah, 6, and Adrian, 5; her fiancé Sean; and her grandmother Ana Maria, along with her father, uncles, and cousins, according to a GoFundMe launched for her family. “Karina was a loving and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met,” her family said. Loved ones are ask…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

News

State Officials Quarantine Maryland Farm After Bird Flu Detected At Poultry Farm State officials are on high alert after detecting a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) case at a commercial broiler operation in Maryland, marking the first incident in the state since 2023 and the third in the Delmarva region this month. Routine testing at a Caroline County poultry farm has uncovered a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, state officials announced Friday, Jan. 10. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has quarantined the farm, with all birds from the infected flock being depopulated to prevent further spread. “This is the first commercial HPA…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Police & Fire

One Killed After Gunshots Ring Out During Dispute Between Groups In Manassas, Police Say Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 22-year-old Woodbridge man dead following an altercation between two groups on Sunset Drive in Manassas. Members of the Prince William County Police Department responded to the 8300 block of Sunset Dr. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, around 6:20 p.m., where there were reports of shots fired in the area, though initially, officers found no injuries or possible suspects in the area. Shortly after, investigators learned that a man, later identified as Calvin Tyshaun Odell Batson, was being treated for gunshot wounds at a local hospital. Bat…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

Obituaries

Young Bethesda Couple Killed On Winter Vacation: 'They Had Their Whole Lives Ahead Of Them' A young couple’s holiday vacation turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when William Herrera Ortega, a bicycle shop mechanic, and his wife Sonia were killed in a crash while vacationing in Colorado. Will and Sonia were in a Toyota Tundra involved in an accident with a 2024 Peterbilt Semi-truck/tractor combination the morning of Dec. 26, 2024, according to police and those who knew him. The Fraser Winter Park Police Department said the Tundra, driven by a 37-year-old Colorado man, was heading east on Route 40 when it lost control on the icy roads and rotated counterclockwise into the…

by Zak Failla

01/10/2025

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