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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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‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Bowie: Police ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Bowie: Police
‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect Sought After Double Slashing In Bowie: Police A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect accused of slashing two neighbors during an altercation in Bowie, authorities said. The City of Bowie Police Department is searching for Jacob Michael Beairsto, described as a white man in his early 20s, approximately 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, with shoulder-length red hair. The attack happened around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, in the 3600 block of Morningside Lane, police said. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of an altercation between neighbors. Investigators determined that Beairsto allegedly attacked …

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K9 Sniffs Out Arsonist Who Fled Glen Burnie After Fires, Officials Say K9 Sniffs Out Arsonist Who Fled Glen Burnie After Fires, Officials Say
K9 Sniffs Out Arsonist Who Fled Glen Burnie After Fires, Officials Say A four-legged investigator is being credited with helping crack the case of a Maryland arsonist who torched a home and vehicle before fleeing the state, officials announced. Anne Arundel County Fire Department officials say an ATF ignitable liquid detection K9 named Jessie played a key role in determining that a fire in Glen Burnie was intentionally set—leading to the arrest and guilty plea of Ernesto Sifuentes. Crews responded to the 7800 block of Foxfarm Lane on October 14, 2023, after flames broke out in a home and vehicle, authorities said. Once the fire was extinguished, investigators …

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Son Kills Father, Stabs Himself In Failed Fort Washington Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police Son Kills Father, Stabs Himself In Failed Fort Washington Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police
Son Kills Father, Stabs Himself In Failed Fort Washington Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly beating his father to death before turning the knife on himself in an unsuccessful suicide attempt, officials said. Christopher Wiley Cooper, 22, is facing murder charges in connection with the killing of his father, 59-year-old Patrick Cooper, inside their Fort Washington home, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to a reported attempted suicide at the 8000 block of Den Meade Avenue around 5 a.m. on Friday, March 14, where they found Patrick Cooper suffering from traumatic injuries.  He was pronoun…

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Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified
Temple Hills Woman Killed In Prince George’s County Police-Involved Crash Identified The pedestrian killed in a police-involved crash in Prince George’s County has been identified as the investigation into the deadly incident continues, officials announced. According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID), 23-year-old Aniyah Redd, of Temple Hills, was fatally struck in Oxon Hill on Saturday, February 1. The officers involved have also been identified. Prince George’s County Police Sergeant Timothy Shomper, an 11-year veteran, and Corporal David Gross, a 13-year veteran, were involved in the crash, authorities said. A thi…

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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $381M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $381M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 15 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $381M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, March 15 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $381 million with a $177.6 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, March 18 when the jackpot will approach $400 million.. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 12-28-33-36-54 with a Powerball of 05 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all fi…

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$5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big $5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big
$5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big Jennifer Ivey stopped at a Chantilly 7-Eleven for what she thought would be a routine trip—she walked out $5 million richer. The Ashburn resident hit it big playing Virginia Lottery’s 100X the Money scratcher, revealing the game’s top prize, lottery officials announced. “It feels amazing! It really does,” she said while redeeming her ticket. “I just kind of stared at it because I couldn’t believe it.” Ivey purchased the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven on Pleasant Valley Road, unknowingly setting herself up for a life-changing payday. With the win in hand, she had two choices: receive the ful…

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Son Who Killed Dad In Waldorf 'Betrayed' Him, Judge Says At Sentencing Son Who Killed Dad In Waldorf 'Betrayed' Him, Judge Says At Sentencing
Son Who Killed Dad In Waldorf 'Betrayed' Him, Judge Says At Sentencing A Maryland man who brutally killed his elderly father was sentenced to a decade in prison after a judge slammed the crime as a tragic betrayal, officials announced. Justin Michael Lachenmayer, 39, of Waldorf, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and second-degree assault for the violent killing of his father, 71-year-old John Carl Lachenmayer, the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office said. Lachenmayer attacked his father inside their home in the 5000 block of Vane Court on September 8, 2023, punching him while he was sitting on the couch, pushing him…

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Seance Sparks Blaze, Barricade, Arson Arrest In Hagerstown: Fire Marshal Seance Sparks Blaze, Barricade, Arson Arrest In Hagerstown: Fire Marshal
Seance Sparks Blaze, Barricade, Arson Arrest In Hagerstown: Fire Marshal A Maryland woman’s attempt to summon spirits may have backfired—literally—when she allegedly set her apartment on fire, then locked herself in a rental office, officials said. April Niesha Hough, 45, of Hagerstown, is facing arson charges after claiming she was performing a seance before the fire broke out at The Ridge Apartments on Garden Lane, according to investigators. Fire crews responded around 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, after smoke started pouring from the three-story building. Tenants managed to escape after a fire alarm was activated. That’s when things got even weirder. Investi…

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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $277M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, March 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $277M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $277M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, March 14 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $277 million with a $128.4 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-17-39-42-70 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 3X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll to $181 million until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. MegaMillions 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 official…

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Inmate Found Dead With Head Wounds Inside Roxbury Correctional Institution: State Police Inmate Found Dead With Head Wounds Inside Roxbury Correctional Institution: State Police
Inmate Found Dead With Head Wounds Inside Roxbury Correctional Institution: State Police A 21-year-old inmate was found dead with apparent head injuries inside a Maryland state prison, sparking a homicide investigation, authorities announced. Lawrence Antonio Borom was pronounced dead inside Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown after being found unresponsive by correctional officers, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say they have already identified a suspect—another inmate at the facility. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services contacted the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, after Borom was…

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