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.

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Bel Air, MD
Breaking News
Teen Dead, Another Airlifted After Bel Air School Bus Crash: Sheriff (UPDATED) Teen Dead, Another Airlifted After Bel Air School Bus Crash: Sheriff (UPDATED) Teen Dead, Another Airlifted After Bel Air School Bus Crash: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Teen Dead, Another Airlifted After Bel Air School Bus Crash: Sheriff (Updated) A Maryland teen is dead and another was airlifted to a trauma center after a school bus crash that also left several students hospitalized, authorities said. The wreck happened just after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, on Route 543 at Crescent Knoll Drive in Bel Air, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a northbound vehicle had stopped to make a left turn when it was slammed from behind by another car, sending it into the path of an oncoming Harford County Public School bus. The 16-year-old passenger of the struck vehicle was fatally injured. The 17-year-old …

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Stafford, VA
Breaking News
‘Oh No!’ Stafford Man’s Pants Drop, Faceplants In Motel Chase Gone Wrong, Sheriff Says ‘Oh No!’ Stafford Man’s Pants Drop, Faceplants In Motel Chase Gone Wrong, Sheriff Says ‘Oh No!’ Stafford Man’s Pants Drop, Faceplants In Motel Chase Gone Wrong, Sheriff Says
‘Oh No!’ Stafford Man’s Pants Drop, Faceplants In Motel Chase Gone Wrong, Sheriff Says A Virginia man was doomed by his own droopy pants when he attempted to run from police but tripped up after trespassing twice, officials said. Brandon Bates, 26, was taken into custody on Thursday night after several incidents at the Comfort Inn Motel on Salisbury Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The chaos broke out shortly after 9 p.m. on Sept. 18, when deputies were called to the motel to investigate a report of trespassing. Deputies were wrapping up a report when a woman flagged them about a man acting “inappropriate.”  The deputies recognized him instantl…

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Bristow, VA
Breaking News
Woman Escapes Assault After Being Given Unknown Drink At Jiffy Lube Live Concert: Police Woman Escapes Assault After Being Given Unknown Drink At Jiffy Lube Live Concert: Police Woman Escapes Assault After Being Given Unknown Drink At Jiffy Lube Live Concert: Police
Woman Escapes Assault After Being Given Unknown Drink At Jiffy Lube Live Concert: Police What started as a night of music at Jiffy Lube Live turned into a harrowing ordeal for a 20-year-old woman who was nearly sexually assaulted after being lured away from the show, police say. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, an investigation was launched by the Prince William County Police Department after an incident the previous night in the 7800 block of Cellar Door Drive in Bristow. The attack happened between 8 and 11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. Investigators said the woman was at the show with friends when she was approached by a man who implied he had a knife and ordered her to a secluded area.…

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Ellicott City, MD
Breaking News
From Proposal To Murder: Man Accused Of Killing New Fiancée In Ellicott City, Police Say From Proposal To Murder: Man Accused Of Killing New Fiancée In Ellicott City, Police Say From Proposal To Murder: Man Accused Of Killing New Fiancée In Ellicott City, Police Say
From Proposal To Murder: Man Accused Of Killing New Fiancée In Ellicott City, Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars after stabbing his new fiancée in Maryland, police say. Rondale Dickerson, 34, of Mappsville in Virginia, is facing multiple murder charges following the fatal stabbing of Shelaya Broadwater in her Ellicott City apartment following their recent engagement, according to the Howard County Police Department. Officers were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, to an apartment in the 3100 block of West Springs Drive, where they found Broadwater suffering from stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. According to police, t…

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Frederick, MD
Breaking News
$10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say $10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say $10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say
$10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say A Frederick drug sting turned into a jackpot of coke, cash, and pills — and now one Maryland dealer is staring down a laundry list of charges, police said. Anthony Norman Scott was first nailed by undercover officers with the Frederick Police Departments in August following an investigation into drug activity in the community. Initially, detectives caught him with just 10 grams of cocaine and $1,094 in cash. But that was just the warmup. Detectives later pieced together more intel, which led to a raid at a home in the 500 block of Ellrose Court.  Inside, detectives found approximate…

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Fredericksburg, VA
Breaking News
Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says
Teen Shot In Spotsylvania, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says A Virginia teenager is behind bars after a classmate was shot in Spotsylvania County, officials said. Leysean Anthony Blair, 18, of Spotsylvania County, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 16, in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy wounded, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies first responded around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, to the 10900 block of Taney Drive for reports of a shooting, the sheriff’s office said. When they arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threateni…

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Bel Air, MD
Breaking News
Bel Air School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Bel Air School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Bel Air School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Bel Air School Bus Crash Leaves 8 Hospitalized, 2 Fighting For Lives: Sheriff (Developing) Chaos on a Maryland highway sent eight people to hospitals after a school bus and two passenger vehicles collided, leaving two people fighting for their lives, deputies said. Deputies responded to Route 543 near Crescent Knoll Drive in Bel Air on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, for reports of a serious crash, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the wreck involved a school bus and two passenger vehicles. Eight people were transported to various hospitals. Six suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening, while two others — who were not occupants…

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by Zak Failla
Elkton, MD
Your Community
‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts ‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts ‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts
‘You People Are Going To Die’: No Charges In Cecil County BOE Threat Over Charlie Kirk Posts A Maryland investigation into a threatening voicemail tied to social media posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will not result in charges, officials announced. The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office said the voicemail was left with the Cecil County Board of Education on Friday, Sept. 12, demanding that an employee be fired over online comments about Kirk. During the call, the caller stated that the employee needed to be fired "otherwise you people are going to die," investigators said. The case was forwarded to the Office of the State’s Attorney, but prosecutors …

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Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
Alexandria Sex Offender Who Said ‘My Two Favorite Things Are Rape And Kids’ Convicted Again Alexandria Sex Offender Who Said ‘My Two Favorite Things Are Rape And Kids’ Convicted Again Alexandria Sex Offender Who Said ‘My Two Favorite Things Are Rape And Kids’ Convicted Again
Alexandria Sex Offender Who Said ‘My Two Favorite Things Are Rape And Kids’ Convicted Again A sex offender in Virginia has been convicted — again — on child porn offenses while out on supervised release, federal officials said. Antonio Rudy Gonzalez, 41, of Alexandria, is facing decades in prison after being convicted by a district court judge of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), according to the Department of Justice. "Following his previous conviction for child sexual abuse material, Antonio Gonzalez knew what he was doing was illegal and knew the consequences," US Attorney Erik Siebert stated. According to court documents, in April 2024, law enfo…

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Huntingtown, MD
Obituaries
‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland ‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland ‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland
‘Shimmering And Sparkling’: Partner Devastated After Danny Malay-Miller's Death In Maryland The house is too quiet now. That’s how Glenn Malay-Miller described life after the sudden death of his husband and best friend, Danny Malay-Miller, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14. The loss has left Glenn — and an entire circle of friends, family, and community — shattered and searching for ways to navigate the days ahead. “Danny, I love you so very much from infinity and beyond,” Glenn wrote in a heartbreaking tribute. “You will forever be in my heart and I hope you rest easy and are with mom and brother Mike and Ophelia and Barnabas.  "I miss you soo (sic) much. Have a good rest my …

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