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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

Police & Fire

Dognapper Apprehended Attempting To Disarm Charles County Sheriff's Officer: Authorities A strange scene played out in Charles County when a dog thief tried to pull a fast one and disarm an officer investigating the incident, authorities announced. Nanjemoy resident Depaul Carroll, 49, was arrested on Saturday, June 4 after walking into the yard of a stranger's home in Indian Head, picking up her small dog, and walking away. The incident happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Riverside Run Drive. Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Media Relations Office, said on Wednesday, June 8, that after Carroll began walking away with the dog, the homeowner tracked him down and…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Police & Fire

Convicted Felon Busted With Illegal Handgun, Marijuana In Charles County: Sheriff A convicted felon in Maryland is facing new charges after being busted with an illegal gun he was prohibited from having, the sheriff’s office announced. Waldorf resident Lamont Lee Lindsey, 31, was busted by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office with a loaded handgun and marijuana during a traffic stop in St. Charles, according to a spokesperson for the agency said on Wednesday, June 8. Deputies stopped Lindsey shortly before midnight on Saturday, June 4 when he was caught driving a vehicle with an expired registration in the area of St. Charles Parkway and North Gate Place. Acc…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Lifestyle

Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Pennsylvania Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Pennsylvania to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Wednesday, June 8, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $5.03 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up four cents overnight, 26 cents from a week ago, and 53 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply. On June 8, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.18 per gallon in …

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Police & Fire

Man Beat Children With A Belt: St. Mary's County Sheriff A 28-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly beating children with a belt in Maryland, authorities announced. Tyrone Deangelo Dove, 29, of California, allegedly used a belt to strike two minors multiple times, the St. Mary's County Sheriff’s Office said. The children suffered injuries on their thighs, legs, and hips, on Saturday, May 28, authorities said. Deputies responded to the 22400 block of Macarthur Boulevard in California following reports of alleged child abuse. No motive for the beating was released by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Dove was arrested witho…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Lifestyle

Catch Of The Day: Maryland Angler Breaks 44 Year Common Carp Record A Baltimore County angler almost needed a bigger boat after reeling in a record-setting common carp that surpassed a feat that has been held for decades. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed that Essex resident Logan Kuhrmann is now the new state record holder for common carp catches in the state’s Chesapeake Division. The 24-year-old angler hauled in the 49-pound carp on Saturday, June 4 while fishing in the Susquehanna Flats area of the Chesapeake Bay. The record was confirmed on Tuesday, June 7. Officials said that at the time he caught the carp, Kuhrmann was usi…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Wanted Suspect Who Violated Conditions Of His Release In Maryland Seen him? The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who violated the terms of his release following his latest arrest. Lexington Park resident Donald Lee Warrick, 33, is wanted on an active warrant for a charge of second-degree escape following his arrest on charges more than three years ago, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Warrick was described as being 5-foot-10 weighing 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding Warrick or his whereabouts has been asked to contact St. Mary…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Traffic

Traffic Alert: Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Roadway In The Region A busy roadway in St. Mary's County will have lengthy closures for several days as contracting crews continue construction work in the area. The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is cautioning motorists that there will be closures on the FDR Boulevard between Kennegad Drive and Athlone Drive in California beginning next week. According to the DPW, the initial closures are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 15, to allow for maintenance and repairs in the area. “Changeable message signs and posted signs will be provided…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Maryland For Assault, Violating Protective Order Seen him? Investigators with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in tracking down a suspect who has been wanted on multiple charges for several years. Harold Christopher Garner, 30, is wanted in Calvert County following his arrest for first-degree assault, and violation of a protective order, officials announced. He has been wanted since at least 2020 and has also faced criminal charges in other parts of Maryland. Anyone with information regarding Garner or his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office by calling (410) 53…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

News

Lawsuit Blames Meta For Preteen Girl's Suicidal Thoughts, Eating Disorder Meta - the company formerly known as Facebook Inc. - is facing a new lawsuit from a family that is alleging that social media platforms led to a tween’s eating disorder and suicidal thoughts. The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) filed a personal injury lawsuit against Meta, Inc., the parent company of Instagram, on behalf of Alexis Spence and her parents, Kathleen and Jeffrey Spence. Officials said that the lawsuit was filed on Monday, June 6 in US District Court in the Northern District of California, which the organization announced on Tuesday, June 7. According to the complaint…

by Zak Failla

06/08/2022

Police & Fire

Missing 50-Year-Old Maryland Woman Found Dead: Sheriff The 50-year-old woman who was reported missing in Maryland has been found dead, authorities announced. Denise Diane D’Angelo was reported missing in the Chesapeake Bay area in Calvert County. An alert was issued early on Tuesday, June 7. At approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced that detectives located D’Angelo’s body after she died from undisclosed causes. They noted that there are no signs of foul play, though the investigation is ongoing.

by Zak Failla

06/07/2022

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