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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

News

Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate A DC man will spend more time behind bars after attacking a rideshare driver at Washington Dulles International Airport in a violent attempted carjacking, officials announced. Lindsey Robinson, 36, was sentenced to six years in prison this week after being convicted of attempted carjacking in Loudoun County Circuit Court, prosecutors said. The charges stem from an attack on Jan. 14, 2023, when Robinson was picked up by a rideshare driver at the airport's arrivals area. As they began to drive away, Robinson demanded the driver’s phone and vehicle before punching him multiple times in …

by Zak Failla

02/15/2025

Lifestyle

Winning Numbers For Friday, Feb. 14 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $129M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Feb. 14 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $129 million with a $59 million cash option. The winning numbers were 11-19-31-49-56 with a Mega Ball of 16 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 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 r…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Obituaries

Sudden Death Of Elkton Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Charles "Billy" Kaul III is being remembered by loved ones for his infectious laughter and storybook romance following his unexpected death. The father of two from Elkton left behind two young children and his wife of five years after passing away on Saturday, Feb. 8, a week before his 35th birthday. Kaul was an assistant manager at Dollar Tree for several years and had a passion for video gaming, and fishing, a hobby that "allowed him to connect with nature," while providing peace and relaxation, according to his obituary. "Above all, Charles cherished spending time with his be…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Police & Fire

Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Fifteen years have passed, but the pain remains fresh for the family of Daniel Coverston, a Towson University graduate who was found murdered in his apartment on Valentine's Day in 2009. On Friday, Feb. 14, Baltimore County Police issued a renewed call for information about the cold case killing to come forward, hoping the anniversary will inspire someone to break their silence. Coverston, 22, was found shot in the head in his apartment on Lachlan Circle around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2009—his body lying face down, just as his doctor had instructed after recent eye surgery. His do…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Police & Fire

Murder Suspect Who Left Victim For Dead In Aberdeen Roadway Captured: Police A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Travis Davis, whose body was found lying in a Harford County roadway last month, authorities announced. Trevor Taylor, 34, was taken into custody following an investigation into the Jan. 23 homicide on Washington Street, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, officers were called to the corner of Washington and Dorsey streets for a welfare check after a report of a person lying in the road. When they arrived, they found Davis suffering from gunshot woun…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Police & Fire

Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 who lived in the same home, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Prince William County in July 2024 involving the child. According to police, the investigation determined that the child was sexually assaulted by Perez Perez in their Manassas home. The incident was later disclosed to a family member, who then contacted the police…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Obituaries

Unexpected Death Of Teen Sends Shockwaves Through Charles County Community Wesley Janes’ smile was as big as his heart—both of which his grieving family says can never be replaced after his sudden passing. The 19-year-old Charles County native died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, leaving behind a grieving family now contending with heart-wrenching grief. "Wesley was more than a brother. He was a son, the most loving brother, an amazing friend, the best uncle — a person who brought light into the lives of everyone around him," she wrote in a GoFundMe raising money for his funeral. "His unforgettable laugh, his kindness, his humor, his generosity, his em…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Business

7-Year-Old Boy Wakes Up Family As Fire Rips Through Bel Air Apartment Above Local Shop A Harford County mother and her two children narrowly escaped an apartment fire early Friday morning, thanks to the quick actions of her 7-year-old son, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Feb. 14 in a two-story building on Conowingo Road in Bel Air, with Olivia’s Shop on the first floor and an apartment above it, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators said the fire originated in a bedroom and was sparked when a space heater came into contact with combustibles. The apartment’s occupant was asleep when her 7-year-old son woke her u…

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Police & Fire

Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Investigators have renewed their call for information as they continue probing last month’s double homicide in Spotsylvania. A fresh call for details regarding the January murder of two people has been made by investigators as they probe the double fatal shooting last month. Deputies were called to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents. Upon entering the home, the friend found the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the sheriff's office. When …

by Zak Failla

02/14/2025

Politics

Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit From Maryland AG Over 'Unchecked Power' Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is taking on billionaire Elon Musk in a landmark lawsuit, alleging that the tech mogul was unlawfully granted sweeping federal authority that threatens the constitutional balance of power. Brown, alongside attorneys general from 12 other states, filed the lawsuit this week, arguing that President Donald Trump violated the Appointments Clause of the US Constitution by creating a new federal department—dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—and handing Musk unchecked executive power without congressional approval. “Our country’s entire sy…

by Zak Failla

02/13/2025

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