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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

Cats, Dogs Rescued By Neighbors When Bathroom Fire Breaks Out In Maryland Home Quick-acting neighbors in a Maryland community were able to rescue several dogs and cats when a fire broke out in a Harford County home on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, a crew of more than two dozen members of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a Tanglewood Court home in Joppa after being alerted to a smoky condition by a neighbor. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire was contained to a bathroom in the residence, which sustained "significant smoke, soot, and water damage throughout the home.” The blaze caused approximate…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Police & Fire

DC Man Busted In Maryland After Shooting, Calling State Police On Himself A Washington, DC man accidentally got himself arrested on multiple gun charges following a bizarre incident that played out in Maryland, state police said. Marcel Howard Hayes, 40, was arrested by Maryland State Police troopers in Annapolis who were called by Hayes to investigate a possible shooting in the area of Route 50, the agency announced late on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, troopers from the Annapolis Barrack received a call from a driver - later identified as Hayes - advising that he was being chased, investigators said. Troopers were able to lo…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

News

MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (Developing) The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near the Seabrook Station. Officials announced at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 that service is being suspended due to the police activity, the nature of which has not been disclosed. MARC Penn Line Service Suspended -- Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near Seabrook Station. There is no estimated timeframe for restoration of service. Updates will be provided as t... https://t.co/vfDNlXGeu7 — MT…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault With Blunt Object, Robbery In Maryland Recognize him? More than a month after an assault and robbery in Maryland, police in Montgomery County released surveillance photos on Tuesday, Sept. 27 of a wanted man who allegedly cold-cocked his victim and stole a cellphone. Detectives from the department's 3rd District Investigative Section are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who allegedly robbed his victim in the 1100 block of East-West Highway in Silver Spring over the summer. The alleged incident happened at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14. Investigators said that the victim stat…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Police & Fire

Morning Of Mayhem In Maryland Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says It took an army to track down a wanted man who allegedly robbed several businesses in Maryland. David Alston Gantt, 37, is facing multiple charges after being tracked down by officers and a K9 unit in Charles County following an alleged assault incident in his hometown of Waldorf, authorities announced. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, officers responded to the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf for a report of shoplifting, though the suspect - later identified as Gantt - fled the area before investigators arrived at the scene. Shortly after the initial call, officers respo…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Police & Fire

Maryland Man Apprehended For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm During Bust: Sheriff A man prohibited from possessing a firearm is facing charges in Maryland after being busted by investigators with a handgun in a quiet St. Mary’s town. St. Inigoes resident Taquan Anthony Berry, 24, was arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Sept. 27 following an investigation into an alleged weapons offense. Officials said that detectives from the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and seizure warrant at his home, where they seized a loaded handgun, which Berry is prohibited by law from possessing. Berry remains in custod…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Police & Fire

DC Shooter Charged With Murdering Maryland Man In June, Investigators Say A months-long investigation into a fatal summer shooting in Maryland led to the apprehension of a Washington, DC man who is facing a murder charge, authorities announced. Travon Marquis Ingram, 29, has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Clinton resident Deangelo Deonte Johnson, who was shot and killed in June, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, officers from the agency were called to the 8200 block of Bellefonte Lane for a reported shooting, where they found Johnson outside with multiple gunshot wounds. Johnson was t…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

News

Maryland AG Releases New Details On Officer-Involved Essex Shooting An investigative report into an officer-involved shooting earlier this year has been released by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Ralph Picarello III was killed by members of the Baltimore County Police Department in May during an investigation of a reported domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Broundbrook Way in Essex, authorities say. The 911 caller stated that Picarello was inside the home throwing items at a family member, and when officers arrived at the home to investigate the incident, officials said that Picarello picked up a knife and…

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

Schools

Maryland Elementary School Evacuated Due To Possible HVAC Fire (Developing) Students were evacuated from a Maryland elementary school on Tuesday morning for a reported fire, officials said. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, crews from the Sykesville Fire Department responded to Windfield Elementary School on Carlson Lane in Windsor Mill, where there was a report of smoke in the lobby. As a precaution, the school was evacuated to allow firefighters to battle a possible HVAC unit fire, according to the Sykesville Fire Department. No other details have been released. It is unclear what potentially caused the fire. This is a developing story. Check Daily …

by Zak Failla

09/27/2022

News

Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor A police officer in Maryland has been placed on administrative duty after a video of him hitting another person circulated and went viral on social media. In Harford County, Havre de Grace Mayor William Martin announced that an investigation has been launched into the police department following an incident at a Waffle House parking lot early on Saturday, Sept. 24. Martin said that he is working with Havre de Grace Police Chief Teresa Walter “to fully investigate the matter.” Walter has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, Martin said, after Havre de Grace Police officers…

by Zak Failla

09/26/2022

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