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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.

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News

Off-Duty Anne Arundel County Police Officer Charged With Suspicion Of DUI: Officials An off-duty police officer in Maryland was arrested on suspicion of DUI late on Sunday in Queen Anne’s County, authorities confirmed. Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. S. Dolan, a 10-year veteran assigned to the Bureau of Community Services, was taken into custody by a Maryland State Police trooper on Dec. 29, according to a release from the department. Following the arrest, Dolan was placed on administrative suspension with pay as the Anne Arundel County Office of Professional Standards launched an internal investigation. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want bre…

12/30/2024

Traffic

Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash Motorists in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area will encounter extensive traffic restrictions as the city gears up for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, restrictions on commercial vehicles and parking bans will transform downtown Baltimore to prepare for large crowds expected at the event. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced that restrictions will last until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. Tanker trailers will be completely barred from the area, including for local deliveries, while all parking and vehicle restrictions will…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Convict Hiding In Closet Arrested For Domestic-Related Shooting In Lexington Park: Sheriff Deputies in St. Mary’s County arrested a man following a domestic dispute and shooting early this morning in Lexington Park, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Valley Estates Drive, where they found Aguila .380 caliber shell casings scattered in front of an apartment, according to the sheriff’s office. Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument between a man and a woman, during which the Lexington Park resident Donnie Richardson, 49, allegedly threatened to shoot the woman. Moments later, they heard gunshots from the same area.…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Arlington Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police A young mother died at the hospital after she and her toddler were stabbed by a 23-year-old man on a Pentagon City sidewalk. Arlington resident Leonardo Reyes is now facing a murder charge after he allegedly attacked Iman Gaye, 26, and a child in the 900 block of Army Navy Drive around 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 14, according to the police. The Arlington Police Department announced the murder charge on Monday night after Gaye died at an area hospital from injuries sustained in the assault. The toddler was released on Monday, Dec. 23 after being treated and evaluated. Reyes was arrested the day…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Trio Of Masked Men Target Three Woodbridge Smoke Shops In Overnight Burglary Spree: Police Three smoke shops in Woodbridge were hit in a string of early morning burglaries on Sunday, and police believe the same suspects may be responsible. The first incident was reported at Crystal Smoke & Vape on Cardinal Drive, where officers responded at 3:53 a.m. to investigate an alarm activation. Police found a damaged glass window, but no entry was made, and nothing was reported stolen. Minutes later, at 4:06 a.m., officers were called to the Exotic Smoke Shop on Minnieville Road, where a shattered side glass window indicated forced entry. Surveillance footage revealed three men…

12/30/2024

Obituaries

'Shining Light' Killed Exiting Car At MoCo Food Store Left 'Lasting Impact On All Who Knew Her' Tragedy struck twice in four months for a family that is grappling with another heartbreaking loss after a 37-year-old woman was killed getting out of a car in the parking lot of a Montgomery County food store. Burtonsville resident Michelle Gogan, 37, was getting out of the passenger side of her parked car at Giant on Old Columbia Pike last week when she was hit by a 2023 silver Mazda CX5 around 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, according to Montgomery County Police. The driver of the Mazda, who was attempting to enter an adjacent parking stall, struck Gogan, her vehicle, and another parke…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Death Probe Underway After Body Found In Vehicle Near Bowie Shopping Center: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a person was found dead inside a vehicle near a Bowie shopping center, police say. Officers from the City of Bowie Police Department were called at around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 to the Highbridge Commercial Center in the 6100 block of Highbridge Road, where there was a call for an unresponsive person inside the vehicle. According to police, a family member located the car and its occupant - who has not been identified - and upon arrival, officers confirmed that the person had died. No foul play is suspected, inve…

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Murder Suspect Apprehended, 29-Year-Old Victim Identified By Police In Baltimore A Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this month in the city’s Southwest District, authorities announced. Tracy Jeter, 42, is accused of killing 29-year-old Travon Benson on Saturday, Dec. 14 in the 200 block of North Payson Street. Officers responded to the area shortly before 8:15 p.m. that night after a ShotSpotter alert and found Benson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Following an investigation, homicide detectives identified Jeter as the suspect. He was a…

12/30/2024

News

Municipal Buildings Reopen In Baltimore After Precautionary Legionella Closure Some municipal buildings in Baltimore have reopened following a massive Legionella mitigation effort after elevated levels were found in City Hall and other nearby facilities. On Monday, officials announced that City Hall, the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, both on Holiday Street, and the Benton Building on East Fayette Street, have officially been reopened for full service following the discovery of elevated levels of Legionella bacteria. Mitigation efforts, including flushing and chlorination treatments, were successfully completed in all three buildings over the weekend, officials…

12/30/2024

Lifestyle

Christmas Miracle: Silver Spring Mom Scores $50K Scratch-Off Win During Family Snack Run What started as a Christmas Day snack run in Wheaton and ended with $50,000 for a Montgomery County mom who had never played the Lottery before. Lilian Hernandez of Silver Spring, a mother of two, scratched her way to a life-altering windfall thanks to a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition ticket she bought on a whim. The inspiration? Her aunt, Norma Hernandez, a seasoned Lottery enthusiast who convinced her to give it a try. "We thought it would be a fun thing to do." The family outing to the Safeway at on Georgia Avenue turned into an unforgettable moment. “I’ve ne…

12/30/2024

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