Zak Failla

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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

Cockeysville-Hunt Valley, MD

Breaking News

Maryland Man Who Demanded Sex With Handwritten Notes In Baltimore County Indicted, Police Say A Maryland man accused of threatening women with disturbing sexual demands outside Cockeysville businesses is now facing a laundry list of new charges, authorities announced. Micah Narteh, 24, was initially arrested on Oct. 5 for disorderly conduct after reportedly approaching women — on two separate occasions — and instructing them to read a notebook filled with written threats soliciting sex, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. The chilling notes, police said, indicated Narteh was armed. Officers later confirmed he did not have a weapon at the time of his arrest, a…

by Zak Failla

11/01/2025

Leesburg, VA

Your Community

Virginia School Bus Driver Charged After Striking Student On Loudoun County Route: Sheriff A Virginia school bus driver is facing charges after allegedly striking an elementary school student aboard his bus, according to investigators. Allen Jackson, 68, of Sterling, was charged with simple assault and battery, a misdemeanor, following an investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, officials announced Friday, Oct. 31. Detectives determined Jackson struck a juvenile student with his hand while aboard a bus assigned to Potowmack Elementary School on Oct. 23, the Sheriff’s Office said. The incident was reported to the School Resource Officer Unit on Oct. 24. Jackson was …

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Towson, MD

Breaking News

DOJ Removes Baltimore County From ‘Sanctuary’ List After ICE Agreement Baltimore County is officially off the federal government’s “sanctuary jurisdiction” list following a new agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Justice announced Friday. The DOJ said the move comes after the County signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICE to “collaborate on immigration enforcement,” following publication of a list of sanctuary jurisdictions earlier this year under an executive order from President Donald Trump. “Despite restrictions from state leadership, Baltimore County has shown a willingness to cooperate with federal immigration enfo…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Hagerstown, MD

Breaking News

He Lived In Her Home, Drove Her Car, Spent Her Cash — Now He’s Charged With Murder In Maryland A Maryland man is behind bars, accused of murdering a woman who vanished nearly a year ago — then continuing to live in her home, drive her car, and use her money, authorities announced. In June 2025, a wide-ranging investigation was launched by the Kent County Sheriff's Office as they sought to track down Nikole Lynn Snover, who was reported missing by loved ones. The months-long investigation into her disappearance led to several strange discoveries and the arrest of Raymond Anthony for her murder. Detectives began investigating in June after concerned citizens reported that Snover had n…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Sterling, VA

Obituaries

‘She Would’ve Turned 37’: Sterling Woman Killed in Fire That Was Set on Purpose Madelaine Samantha Akers would have been 37 years old today. Instead, family and friends are preparing to celebrate her life — a life filled with music, creativity, and compassion — cut short one week ago in a devastating fire that tore through a row of Sterling townhomes. According to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office, crews were called to the 20000 block of Riptide Square shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, where heavy flames had already engulfed two homes and spread to a third. Firefighters were forced to battle the blaze from the outside after mu…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Oxon Hill, MD

Breaking News

Woman Killed, Two Hospitalized After Violent Crash On Capital Beltway In Oxon Hill: MSP A woman was killed and two others were rushed to the hospital after a violent early-morning crash on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, according to police. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called around 5:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, to the inner loop of the Capital Beltway near Route 210 in Oxon Hill for reports of a serious crash. According to investigators, a Toyota RAV4 was traveling on the inner loop when, for reasons still under investigation, the driver lost control, entered the center median, and collided with a metal guardrail. The impact c…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Stafford, VA

Breaking News

Stafford Man Opens Fire After 'Business Proposal' Talk With Former Co-Worker, Sheriff Says A heated meeting between two former co-workers nearly turned violent when one opened fire outside a Virginia gas station, authorities said. Deputies responded to the Marathon Gas in the 3800 block of Richmond Highway around 4:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, for a report of shots fired, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies began investigating and learned that the victim and suspect, who used to work together at a nearby business, had arranged to meet to discuss a new business proposal. Things took a turn when the suspect went to his vehicle, pulled out a gun, and fir…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Fredericksburg, VA

Breaking News

‘Weapon Of Terror’: Fredericksburg Dealer Learns His Prison Fate After Fatal Overdose A Fredericksburg man will spend decades in prison after a fatal overdose investigation led to the seizure of dangerous drugs in Stafford County. Patrick Small, 45, was sentenced to 40 years in prison — with 20 years to serve — after pleading guilty again to multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Late last year, members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to a suspected overdose death in North Stafford, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives with the Special Investigations Unit joined the case, which soon prompted an operat…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Clear Spring-Hancock, MD

Breaking News

Hancock Man Who Called 911 To Confess To Arson Now Facing Multiple Charges: Fire Marshal A Maryland man who called 911 in the middle of the night to report a blaze he started is now facing charges, authorities announced on Friday. There was neither trick nor treat on Oct. 31 for Hancock resident Alvin Gerald Funk, 78, who is facing multiple charges after allegedly setting a house fire with another person inside. Just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, firefighters and police were called to the 6100 block of Hess Road in Hancock, where a man later identified as the homeowner told dispatchers he was ‘going to set his house on fire,’ the Maryland State Fire Marshal said. …

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

Ellicott City, MD

Breaking News

You Goat To Be Kidding: Maryland Police Help Round Up Runaway Goats In Ellicott City (Watch) Howard County Police found themselves in a situation straight out of a comedy when they were called to check out two suspicious characters hanging around in Ellicott City — only to find out they were goats. “OK, this is interesting,” an officer can be heard saying as he approached two women standing near a pair of runaway goats in a parking lot. “Do you know where they may have come from?” the officer asked. You never quite know what you'll encounter on a patrol shift in Ellicott City... Posted by Howard County Police Department on Friday, October 31, 2025 The women laughed and ex…

by Zak Failla

10/31/2025

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