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

Hagerstown, MD

Breaking News

Smoke Alarms Save Lives As Two-Alarm Blaze Guts Hagerstown Duplex (Photos) A two-alarm electrical fire tore through a Washington County duplex early on Friday morning, displacing five and causing massive damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters rushed to a home in the 300 block of East Wilson Boulevard shortly after 12:15 a.m., where flames were showing on both floors of one side of the multi-family home. Crews quickly contained the flames to that side of the duplex, limiting damage to the adjoining residence to smoke and water, fire investigators said. The residents were able to escape the Hagerstown home safely. Hagers…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Stafford, VA

Breaking News

Virginia Suspect’s High-Speed Getaway Ends In Cold Stafford Pond, Sheriff Says Gregory O'Neal did all he could to avoid his arrest in Virginia on Thursday morning, but he still wound up handcuffed in a Stafford County pond, officials say. The 35-year-old Spotsylvania resident took deputies for a ride during a pursuit that began at around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the area of Richmond Highway and Butler Road. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a deputy on patrol spotted O'Neal's red Jetta turning onto Warrenton Road, crossing over the fog line and nearly striking a guardrail, though he refused to pull over. As the Jetta continued northbound, the de…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Rockville, MD

Breaking News

‘Purveyor Of Death’: Man Gets Prison For Fentanyl-Laced Pills That Killed Rockville Man A Maryland man will spend five years behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of a 27-year-old Rockville resident. Randolph Mosely, 45, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with all but five years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation in connection with the death of 27-year-old Andrew "Drew" Davis, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Mosely pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in March for his role in the Rockville resident's death. According to court records, on Feb. 17, 2021, officers…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Alexandria, VA

Breaking News

Maryland Man Nabbed After Chaotic Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends In Virginia Crash: State Police A Baltimore man is behind bars after leading troopers on a chaotic multi-agency pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with a crash and a chase through Arlington, according to Virginia State Police. The drama unfolded around 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 16, when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling northbound on I-395 that had previously eluded an Alexandria City Police officer, authorities said. Instead of pulling over, the driver — later identified as Rashad Smith — allegedly refused to stop, kicking off a high-speed pursuit. The suspect vehicle exited I-395 at Shirl…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Dundalk, MD

Obituaries

‘He Deserves To Be Laid To Rest’: Man Killed In Head-On Dundalk Crash Mourned By Family A fatal crash in Dundalk is under investigation after a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another head-on, killing one driver and sending another to the hospital, authorities said. According to Baltimore County Police, 40-year-old Nicholas Weber was behind the wheel of a 2024 Honda Accord traveling eastbound on North Point Road around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, before the fatal crash. Investigators said that Weber’s vehicle swerved across the solid double yellow line in the 3700 block of North Point Road and collided with a 2017 Chevy Silverado. Weber was rushed to an area hosp…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Capitol Heights-District Heights, MD

Obituaries

‘Heaven Really Gained An Angel’: PG County Mom’s Legacy Lives On Through Her Son After a decade-long fight marked by courage, grace, and faith in Maryland, Paulette Lambert has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of strength and a community determined to carry her dream forward for the son she adored. Lambert's husband, Daryl Davis, shared the heartbreaking news in a message to friends and family, writing that she “made a peaceful transition into eternity surrounded by close family and friends.” He called her not only his wife, but his “best friend,” adding, “Moving on without her seems impossible. A bond that could never be broken." "She battled for 10 years a…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Dunkirk-Owings, MD

Breaking News

Traffic Stop In Owings Leads Deputies To Missing Man, Drugs, And Fake IDs, Sheriff Says A missing person investigation in Maryland took an unexpected twist when a traffic stop in Owings led deputies to not only locate the missing man — but also uncover drugs, fake IDs, and two arrests. According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of one connected to a missing person case near E. Chesapeake Beach Road and Thomas Avenue. When deputies approached the car, they found Albert Alipio Bantug, 50, of Temple Hills, behind the wheel. Bantug, investigators said, was confirmed to be the person reported missing. H…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Bowie, MD

Breaking News

‘When One of Us Fights, We All Fight’: Maryland Family Rallies Behind Cancer-Stricken Mom Even on her hardest days, Tonya Outlaw keeps fighting. The 35-year-old Maryland mother is in the fight of her life, battling Stage 3 breast cancer, and she’s doing it with unwavering determination in her faith, family, and community. “With a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, nothing is more painful than trying to smile and stay positive but after many tests, injections, chemo and radiation the person changes physically and can suffer from sadness,” Outlaw wrote in a Facebook post. With a heavy heart💔 and tears 😢 in my eyes nothing is more painful than trying to smile and stay positive …

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Towson, MD

Breaking News

Arrest Made Weeks After Baltimore Daylight Shooting That Left 26-Year-Old Dead: Police A 26-year-old Maryland man has been charged with murder following a deadly daylight shooting earlier this fall, police said. Detectives with the Baltimore Police Department arrested Timothy Shearn, 26, in connection with the killing of Deonaye Johnson, also 26, in the 1000 block of North Arlington Avenue on Sept. 9, according to officials. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. when they received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the area, police said. When they arrived, they found Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was rushed to an …

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Nottingham-Perry Hall, MD

Breaking News

‘Criminal-Friendly’ Laws? Harford Sheriff Blasts System After Drug Suspect Walks Free A Maryland sheriff is calling out what he calls “criminal-friendly laws” after a Nottingham man accused of trafficking massive amounts of fentanyl and cash was released just five hours after his arrest. Andrew Styron Jr., 35, was taken into custody on Monday, Oct. 6, following a weeks-long investigation into large-scale drug trafficking across Harford County, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives say Styron’s arrest followed an undercover operation that led to his capture in the 2100 block of Emmorton Park Road in Edgewood. Investigators later seized nearly 1,700 grams of fen…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

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