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David Cifarelli

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories.

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk.

David Cifarelli's Contributions

Police & Fire

Five Students Hospitalized In Carroll County School Bus Crash: Report Five students were in the hospital following a school bus crash in Carroll County, WMAR reports. The bus carrying 21 students crashed at Middleburg and Union Bridge roads after leaving Northwest Middle School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 11, the outlet reports. All injuries were said to be minor and another bus brought the remaining students home, the outlet reports. Click here to read the full story from WMAR.

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

News

Former Maryland Priest Who Sexually Abused Underage Parishioner Gets 22 Years In Prison A former Maryland priest has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor he met through his church and producing nude images of other minors, the US Attorney’s Office for Maryland reports. Fernando Cristancho, 65, of Bel Air, was a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, worked as a priest in Baltimore County and at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Harford County from 1999 to 2002. During his time at St. Ignatius, Cristancho became involved with three victims, ages 11-13, all whose families were members of the congregation. He started getting spending time wit…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Police & Fire

19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Southwest DC: Police A 19-year-old from Washington DC has died from a fatal shooting in the Southwest quadrant of the city, authorities said. Deonte Pittman, of Southeast, DC, was shot and killed in the Unit Block of Galveston Street, Southwest, just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, Metropolitan Police said. Responding officers also learned of a second shooting victim in the Unit Block of Forrester Street, Southwest. That victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to police. Officials are now offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone with info…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Georgia Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted, Choked Virginia Woman Twice: Police A man from Georgia was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that happened at the end of last year in Virginia, authorities said. Mark Menjivar, 27, of Valdosta, Georgia, apparently choked a woman while sexually assaulting her in Woodbridge, Virginia on October 24, 2021, Prince William County Police said. The 24-year-old female victim said Menjivar, who she knew, inappropriately touched her and assaulted her while the two were outside a home in the 5600 block of Reardon Lane, police said. During the altercation, Menjivar grabbed the woman's throat while pulling her towar…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Lifestyle

Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland A Virginia-based Cuban restaurant is coming to Maryland in the coming weeks. Cubasi Bistro announced earlier this month they are opening a second location in Bethesda. The restaurant will be on the bottom floor of The Seasons Luxury Apartments, located at 4710 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda Magazine reports. Cubasi Bistro opened its first location in Loudoun, Virginia in 2019, according to The Burn. The restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine, serving "a mixture of modern culinary ideas and 'traditional' dishes with a twist," according to Cubasi's website. Service is first-come, first-serve a…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Obituaries

Virginia 18-Year-Old Was Shot Dead 'Days Before High School Graduation' (Tribute) Michael Arthur was a son, brother and friend who tragically lost his life only days before his high school graduation. The 18-year-old from Dumfries was shot and killed during an argument in the parking lot of the Somerset Pointe Apartments in Gainesville on Sunday, May 8, according to Prince William County Police. Preliminarily information suggested the incident did not appear to be random and there was no active threat to the community. The investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, Michael's family organized a GoFundMe to honor the young man's life and give him a pr…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Obituaries

'Malachi Was A Kid:' 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of DC's Youngest Homicide Victim A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy from Washington DC, authorities said. Malachi Jackson, of Northwest, DC, was shot to death in the 3000 block of 13th Street, Northwest, on the night of April 11, Metropolitan Police said. Police arrested a 16-year-old boy, also of Northwest DC, on Tuesday, May 10, the department said. He has since been charged with first-degree murder. Malachi's death gained media prominence as the youngest DC homicide victim of 2022, according to an article from WUSA9. "They took my rock from me," Malachi's fathe…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Pair Of Mass Shootings Break Out In Baltimore In The Same Day: Police Nine people were shot in two separate incidents Tuesday, May 10 in Baltimore. First, Chone Cummings, 25, was shot in the 700 block of North Rose Street around 1:33 in the afternoon, according to Baltimore Police. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. 25-year-old Chone Cummings died in a mass shooting yesterday in East Baltimore. Ahead on WJZ, I’ll speak to the friend who called the ambulance—Chone’s last words to him—and the impact of this horrible violence. @wjz pic.twitter.com/zyHhJqTIL7 — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) May 11, 2022 Meanwhile, a 27-year-old female and a 27…

by David Cifarelli

05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Amber Alert Canceled For 9-Year-Old Maryland Girl Missing From Carroll County (Update) An amber alert was canceled after a missing 9-year-old Maryland girl from Carroll County was found in Baltimore County. Savannah Heaton was with her aunt in Westminster when she was abducted by her 33-year-old sister, Magen Wallen on Tuesday, May 10, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (MCMEC). Savannah was found safe and unharmed while Wallen was taken into police custody.

by David Cifarelli

05/10/2022

Police & Fire

Prince William Man Wanted For Trying To Abduct 12-Year-Old Girls: Police The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who repeatedly tried abducting young girls in the same area. Police responded to a reported assault in the 3800 block of Graham Park Road in Triangle just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, police said. Investigators learned an unknown man tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl while she was walking in the area on her way to school, police said. While grabbing the girl, the man touched her inappropriately before she yelled and tried to free herself. The man then fled the sc…

by David Cifarelli

05/10/2022

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