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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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Police & Fire
Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata
Officers Identified In Cross-State Pursuit From Virginia To Maryland That Ended In La Plata The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the officers and deputy involved in a high-speed police pursuit that started in Virginia, crossed state lines and ended in a violent crash in Charles County, leaving multiple people injured. The officers include Police Officer First Class Jacob Shuar, a two-year veteran, and Cpl. Tommy Johnston, a 20-year veteran, both from the La Plata Police Department.  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been identified as Cpl. Katie Bottorf, a nine-year veteran. All three are assigned to their respective Patrol Divisions, offici…

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News
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal
Fireplace Ashes Ignite Blaze, Causing $55K Damage In Jarrettsville: Fire Marshal Improperly discarded fireplace ashes ignited a fire that caused $55,000 in damages to a Harford County home, officials said. The blaze broke out on Thursday, Dec. 5, at approximately 3:49 p.m. at a two-story single-family home located on Shepherd Court in Jarrettsville, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire began on the rear porch and was discovered by the homeowner and a neighbor, who noticed flames spreading to the backside of the residence.  Thirty firefighters from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded and controlled the fire within minutes, offi…

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Police & Fire
Undocumented Men Arrested For Sterling Road Rage Shooting; Sheriff Calls For Crackdown Undocumented Men Arrested For Sterling Road Rage Shooting; Sheriff Calls For Crackdown
Undocumented Men Arrested For Sterling Road Rage Shooting; Sheriff Calls For Crackdown Two undocumented men have been arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Sterling, prompting Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman to call for stricter immigration enforcement. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) apprehended Aldo Betancourth Rivera, 34, and Jimmy Paredes Madrid, 29, both of Sterling, and both undocumented, following a Dec. 3 incident where shots were fired at an occupied vehicle in the area of East Maple Avenue and South Lincoln Avenue.  The vehicle was damaged, but no injuries were reported. Betancourth Rivera was charged with principle in the second-d…

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News
Maryland Home Builders Ordered To Pay Nearly $1 Million For Defrauding Buyers: AG Maryland Home Builders Ordered To Pay Nearly $1 Million For Defrauding Buyers: AG
Maryland Home Builders Ordered To Pay Nearly $1 Million For Defrauding Buyers: AG A Maryland homebuilder and his companies have been ordered to pay over $950,000 after being found guilty of hundreds of consumer protection violations involving unfinished modular homes and misappropriated funds, officials announced. Prince George’s County Circuit Court Judge Krystal Q. Alves affirmed a Final Order against Finish Werks Corp., Finish Werks Custom Builders, Inc., and their owner, William Karl “Harris” Woodward, for violations impacting families in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Montgomery counties, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. The companies committed…

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Schools
Racial Slurs Found Etched Into Table At Brentsville High School: Police Racial Slurs Found Etched Into Table At Brentsville High School: Police
Racial Slurs Found Etched Into Table At Brentsville High School: Police Authorities are investigating a disturbing case of vandalism at a Prince William County school after racial slurs were found etched into a classroom table, officials said. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 a.m., the School Resource Officer at Brentsville High School, located in the 12000 block of Aden Road, was alerted to the vandalism, according to police. Investigators from the Prince William County Police Department determined that the hateful markings, which contained no threats, had been scratched into the countertop of a table.  School staff promptly removed the graffiti, officials sai…

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$125K Birthday Bet: Randallstown Hits Triple Jackpot At Maryland Liquor Store $125K Birthday Bet: Randallstown Hits Triple Jackpot At Maryland Liquor Store
$125K Birthday Bet: Randallstown Hits Triple Jackpot At Maryland Liquor Store A retired factory worker from Randallstown turned a simple family birthday into a winning strategy, scoring an impressive $125,000 across three winning Pick 5 tickets. The Baltimore County resident hit the jackpot in the Dec. 2 evening drawing, claiming two $50,000 prizes and an additional $25,000 win on straight bets, according to Maryland Lottery officials. Checking his numbers on the Lottery app, the man had an unforgettable reaction: “I was like, ‘Wow! I actually won it.’” His formula for success? A mix of strategy and superstition. He plays a $0.50 straight bet for every Pick 5 drawin…

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Lifestyle
Jeopardy! Showdown: Navy Vet Dave Bond Blitzes Long Island, New Jersey Contestants Jeopardy! Showdown: Navy Vet Dave Bond Blitzes Long Island, New Jersey Contestants
Jeopardy! Showdown: Navy Vet Dave Bond Blitzes Long Island, New Jersey Contestants Clue: This New Yorker came out on top in Thursday's tri-state area Jeopardy! showdown between contestants from Long Island, upstate New York, and New Jersey. Who is West Henrietta native Dave Bond? The US Navy vet who works as a freelance researcher easily topped New Jersey business support analyst Lisa DiLeo and two-time returning champion Stevie Ruiz, a Montauk resident who claimed nearly $36,000 during a short-lived run this week on the beloved quiz show. Bond got off to a quick start and never slowed down, though he trailed the defending champion when they went into the first break, af…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Armed Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside PWC Police Station Police ID Armed Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside PWC Police Station
Police ID Armed Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside PWC Police Station New details have been released by the Prince William County Police Department after a ,am was shot and killed during a tense encounter outside a police and fire station in Woodbridge. The incident unfolded at approximately 5:06 a.m. on Dec. 5 in the rear parking lot of the Department of Fire & Rescue Station 26 and the Central District Police Station, located in the 5000 block of Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge. Officials say a uniformed officer finishing their shift was alerted to a man - later identified as Michael David Burke, 58 - on the property. When the officer made contact, the ma…

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Traffic
14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) 14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (Developing) A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy road in Fairfax, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Sydenstricker Road in Burke, according to Fairfax County Police. Investigators determined the teen tried to cross Old Keene Mill Road, stepping into the westbound lanes when he was struck by a Ford Fusion traveling in that direction. The boy was rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition but was later pronounced dead from his injuries, police said. The dr…

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Business
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring A long-awaited bakery and coffee shop in downtown Silver Spring is set to open its doors this week, much to the delight of Montgomery County residents. Prime Coffee & Bakery will be hosting a grand opening celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at its new location on Thayer Avenue, where they will serve freshly roasted beverages, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. "At Prime Coffee & Bakery, we believe in making a difference beyond the coffee cup," the owners stated. "We are deeply committed to fostering community connections, creating local job opportunities, and s…

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