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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

Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (Developing) A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed while responding to a suspicious person call in Fair Lakes, prompting a major investigation, authorities said. The incident happened in the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway on Monday, Feb. 3, when officers were dispatched to the area. While on the scene, one officer was stabbed by a suspect, according to Fairfax County Police. The wounded officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, an adult male, was arrested at the scene. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are leading the ongoing inve…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Obituaries

Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing. Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan. Hello friends, family and colleagues. Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 His death comes months after his sister passe…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Business

Family-Owned Baltimore Business To Close After 89 Years A Maryland staple for outdoor and sporting enthusiasts is shutting its doors after nearly nine decades, marking the end of a business that has served generations of families. Princeton Sports, a beloved, family-run business that first opened in Baltimore’s Park Circle in 1936, has announced it is closing for good. “For 89 incredible years, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Princeton Sports,” store owners Alan and Paul Davis said in a statement. “This marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in our family’s history—a journey that began with our grandparents an…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Bloody Argument In Gaithersburg Restaurant Ends With Face Slashing: Police A violent altercation at a Gaithersburg restaurant led to a stabbing, sending one man to the hospital and another to jail months later, police said. Jovani Ramos, 31, of Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged after allegedly attacking another man at Cancun Mexican Restaurant. Specifically, Ramos was charged this week with: Attempted second-degree murder; First-degree assault; Second-degree assault; Intoxicated endangerment. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2024, when officers responded to the 100 block of East Diamond Avenue for a reported stabbing. Investiga…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

News

Elementary School Parking Lot Shooter Sentenced For 2024 Silver Spring Murder A man whose brother attempted to intimidate a witness following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Maryland elementary school will avoid life in prison in connection to the death of 21-year-old Martin Nolan in Montgomery County. Silver Spring resident Keith Delcid-Palacios was found guilty on murder and other offenses, and his brother was charged for allegedly attempting to intimidate a witness during an incident that played out in January 2021, authorities announced this week. On Monday, Feb. 3, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced that Delcid-Palacios has b…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Two Dead In Overnight Baltimore County Crash Two people died in a violent overnight crash in Baltimore County early Saturday morning, Feb. 1, authorities said. Jacob Espada, 32, was behind the wheel of an Acura TL, with Cheyanne Moats Reed, 28, in the passenger seat, when he jumped a curb while heading south on Harford Road in Parkville, and hit the back of a parked tow truck around 1:55 a.m., according to county police. Espada, was rushed to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Reed was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A GoFundMe has been set up by Michelle Wallis to help Cheyanne’s family cover funeral …

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

2 Dead In Oxon Hill Fire, Officials Say A house fire in Prince George's County left two adults dead and forced two others to escape after being alerted by a smoke alarm, officials said. Firefighters responded to a two-story home on the 5500 block of Galloway Drive at approximately 6:43 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, in Oxon Hill, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD). When crews arrived, they found the house fully engulfed in flames. Despite rescue efforts, two adult residents were found dead inside. Two other adults managed to escape unharmed, thanks to a working smoke alarm, officials said. The caus…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Politics

Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (Video) The mother of Rachel Morin is making headlines in a new video produced by the White House targeting Selena Gomez. Patty Morin joined Tammy Nobles and Alexis Nungaray - all of whom had children allegedly killed by undocumented immigrants - in condemning the actress' emotional video that went viral as she wept for the treatment of Mexican Americans. Rachel Morin vanished in the summer of 2023 on the Ma and Pa Trail in Harford County. Help locate Rachel Morin, age 37. Last seen around 1800 hours on Sat, 08/05/23 when she left to walk on the Ma&Pa Trail in Bel Air. 5’2, 107 lbs,bl…

by Zak Failla

02/02/2025

Police & Fire

'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm In Centreville A massive fire tore through a historic barn at Cox Farms in Centreville early Sunday morning, killing multiple chickens and leaving a path of destruction, officials said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units rushed to the 15600 block of Braddock Road around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 2 after receiving reports of a large fire at the family-owned farm. Around 4:30am #FCFRD responded to a large barn fire at Cox Farms in the 15600 blk of Braddock Rd in Centreville. Units arrived to flames showing from the roof. The fire is out. There were no injuries. Sadly, multiple chickens perished. Fire inv…

by Zak Failla

02/02/2025

Police & Fire

Fleeing Carjacker Killed Crossing I-495 In Oxon Hill: Cops A police-involved pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended when a woman was struck and killed while attempting to flee by crossing I-495 on foot after crashing, authorities said. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office is leading the investigation into the deadly incident, which happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Oxon Hill. According to investigators, officers located a stolen car from an earlier carjacking in a parking lot in the 6000 block of Oxon Hill Road. As they observed, a woman got into the vehicle and attempted to drive awa…

by Zak Failla

02/02/2025

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