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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Months After Fatal Crash, Silver Spring Driver Arrested In Death Of DC Mother: Police Months After Fatal Crash, Silver Spring Driver Arrested In Death Of DC Mother: Police
Months After Fatal Crash, Silver Spring Driver Arrested In Death Of DC Mother: Police The driver who was involved in a fatal Montgomery County crash that claimed the life of a 35-year-old mother from DC has been arrested months later, police say. Silver Spring resident Jovannie T. McCarthy, 27, was arrested on Sunday following the investigation into the fatal head-on crash that left Kiara Cheeks dead in May. According to a Montgomery County Department of Police spokesperson, at around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, a blue Honda Accord being driven by McCarthy was exiting westbound MD 200 onto Briggs Chaney Road when it crossed the westbound and eastbound lanes and stru…
Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (Developing) A man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, sparking an investigation by local and federal authorities, police said. Officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to a call at approximately 4:25 p.m. reporting a pedestrian near the train tracks in the 200 block of Lafayette Boulevard.  When they arrived, they found the man dead at the scene, officials said. 𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔:Police are investigating a death that occurred at the train station this evening at 4:25 p.m. Amtrak Police have been notified and en route. Train t…
Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Laurel: AG Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Laurel: AG
Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Laurel: AG A domestic disturbance in Laurel escalated into a deadly standoff after a gunman exchanged fire with Howard County police and was later found dead inside a home, authorities said. The incident began around 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, when Howard County officers responded to a home on the 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane for a report of a man banging on the front door, police said. Upon arrival, police say that officers encountered a woman on an outside upper ledge of the house and an adult male suspect at a window inside the residence with a long gun. According to investigators, …
Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says
Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says A Fort Washington man wearing body armor and packing multiple weapons was arrested after breaking into a Great Mills home and attacking the victim, St. Mary’s County authorities announced. Deputies responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane after a frantic 911 call from the victim shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  The caller reported that a man was attempting to force his way into the residence, with loud noises captured in the background during the call, a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office said. When deputies arrived, Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, su…
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 03-29-34-37-38 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. …
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