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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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Obituaries

Navy Sailor Who Served In Maryland For Years Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Second Suspect In Custody After Killing Roommate In Maryland, Police Say A second suspect has been arrested in Prince George's County weeks after the fatal stabbing of 62-year-old Meryvn Daniel last month. Raykia Poston, 21, has joined Jesse Culley, 37, behind bars for their alleged roles in the murders of their roommate in early July. Both are from Capitol Heights. In the afternoon of Saturday, July 8, officers from the Seat Pleasant and Prince George’s County police departments were called to the 5900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway to investigate a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Daniel unresponsive inside a restaurant with multiple sta…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Pedestrian, 34, Killed By Freightliner On I-81 In Northern VA A pedestrian was struck and killed in Virginia on Sunday on I-81, state police announced. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, police say that a tractor-trailer was traveling north on I-81 in Frederick County when a pedestrian unexpectedly made a dash along the roadway into traffic. The 2022 Freightliner was unable to avoid the man - later identified as 35-year-old Winchester resident Nicholas Cooke - immediately pulled over and remained at the scene to assist with the investigation, according to authorities. The tractor-trailer driver and a passenger were not injured in the cras…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Weather

Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA The region is bracing for severe storms that are expected to smash through the region on Monday night. A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, as the area is expected to be battered by thunderstorms. Tornadoes are "likely," according to officials, with storms bringing ping pong-sized hail, and wind gusts approaching 75 mph. 🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for @MontgomeryCoMD until 9p today. Keep an eye on the sky & monitor rapidly changing weather conditions…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

News

Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (Developing) Residents in Baltimore made a grisly discovery on Sunday morning. Human skeletal remains were found inside a suitcase in the 2400 block of East Madison Street at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, according to authorities. The incident is now under investigation by homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office to conduct an autopsy, identify the victim, and determine the cause and manner of death. It remains under investigation. Anyone with information has been asked to contact investigators by calling (410) 396-2100.…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

News

Commanders' Jamin Davis Had Virginia Reckless Driving Plea Rejected: Here's What Happens Next Washington Commanders’ linebacker Jamin Davis will have a few more weeks to shore up his defense after a judge rejected his revised plea for alleged recklessly driving in Loudoun County. The Commanders' first round pick in 2021 is accused of driving 114 mph in a 45 mph zone on Loudoun County Parkway near Evergreen Ridge Drive, just outside Leesburg, in March 2022. The 24-year-old linebacker, who is famously passionate about NASCAR, was convicted in May of reckless driving and sentenced to 30 days in jail, which he appealed. Davis was scheduled to make his next court appearance last we…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

Husband Killed Wife During Argument In Maryland Home, Police Say Police say that a husband killed his wife during an argument that turned deadly in their Prince George's County home. Richard Gray III, 39, has been charged with the murder of his 31-year-old wife Sheray Gray in their Clinton home over the weekend. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, officers were called to the 10000 block of Wisteria Way to investigate a domestic disturbance that was reported. Upon arrival, officers found Sheray Gray suffering from traumatic injuries and she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, it was determined that Gray allegedly k…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Weather

Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years' Batten down the hatches. Some more wicked weather is expected to batter the DMV Region on Monday as the National Weather Service upgraded it's "Severe Weather Threat" to a level four on Monday, Aug. 7. 8/7: Per @NWS_BaltWash, DC is under Level 4 Risk for severe weather today. Widespread & intense storms likely.🗑 Bring in trash cans & secure loose, outdoor items🔋 Keep devices charged📲 Sign up for alerts: https://t.co/w8ggoUnnN8🚫 NEVER drive through flooded roads #DCWx pic.twitter.com/QYn6UzGJwh — DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management (@DC_HSEMA) August 7, 2023 Forecast…

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08/07/2023

Schools

Teen Caught With Loaded Gun At School In Maryland, Police Say An investigation has been launched by police in Prince George's County after a teen was busted bringing a loaded gun to Largo High School, authorities announced on Monday. A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult after a fight broke out and several students spotted the teen with a gun. The School Resource Officer assigned to the building was notified and the weapon was recovered. Police say that the student is facing multiple weapons charges that include: Handgun on a person; Dangerous weapon on school property; Loaded handgun on a person. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens,…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

Police & Fire

12-Year-Old Child Shot In MD Late On Sunday Night, Police Say Police say that a child was shot in the foot overnight in Germantown. The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating a shooting that happened shortly before midnight in the 12700 block of Sesame Seed Court. A 12-year-old child was struck in the foot and transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury, officials confirmed. According to investigators, no suspects have been apprehended, though there is no threat to the public, they said. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates when new information is released. Want breaking news in the DMV a…

by Zak Failla

08/07/2023

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