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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
Maryland Man Killed On I-70 After Leaving Frederick Fairgrounds Event: Police Maryland Man Killed On I-70 After Leaving Frederick Fairgrounds Event: Police
Maryland Man Killed On I-70 After Leaving Frederick Fairgrounds Event: Police One man was killed and another was hospitalized after gunfire broke out on I-70 in Maryland just minutes after leaving an event at the Frederick Fairgrounds, state police said. The victim was identified as Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea, 20, of Silver Spring.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators. Troopers were called to the interstate just before midnight on Saturday, June 14, to the 600 block of Lakeview Drive in Mount Airy, where they found a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck with six people who were inside at the time of the shooting. The driver and one pa…

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Police & Fire
Ongoing Dispute Ends In Murder: Fort Washington Man Charged After Florida Arrest, Police Say Ongoing Dispute Ends In Murder: Fort Washington Man Charged After Florida Arrest, Police Say
Ongoing Dispute Ends In Murder: Fort Washington Man Charged After Florida Arrest, Police Say A Maryland man accused of killing a 21-year-old during an ongoing dispute was charged in Florida with murder, police announced. Tafari Ron Clauzel, 23, of Fort Washington, has been charged for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Glenarden resident Corenlius Wilson, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. On Monday, May 19, officers were called around 12:20 a.m. to the 2800 block of Wood Hollow Terrace for a reported shooting, where they found Wilson outside suffering fro multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say th…

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Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland A stretch of I-270 was shut down during rush hour on Monday morning when a tractor-trailer struck another driver and overturned in Frederick County. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 16, first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-109, where the crash was reported, blocking several lanes. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-270 NB past MD-109 (Ex 22/Old Hundred Rd). Frederick County, MD. 1 left lane open, 1 right lane blocked. Delays start after MD-121 (MD 18/Clarksburg Rd), approximately 4.5 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) June 16, 2025 According to officials, …

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News
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione 'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione He might be facing the death penalty — but accused killer Luigi Mangione is apparently thriving behind bars, according to a fellow inmate who’s now going viral… for his looks. Michael Daddea, who shared a cell with Mangione at Brooklyn’s MDC, dished on their jailhouse interactions in a since-deleted video posted to X, which was later salvaged by TikTok account @luigiprosper. The Tampa native was locked up on ghost gun charges and spent two nights in MDC’s 4G unit before bonding out for $250,000, according to the NY Post. Before his placement, Daddea said he joked with jail staff, asking to …

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Politics
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over President Donald Trump has not ruled out the US getting involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, reports say. His warning? One strike and it's over. The president took to Truth Social and did not mince his words: "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he posted on Truth Social. "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!" Trump told ABC that while the United States is not inv…

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Politics
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers.  "Your love and support have tr…

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Politics
Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police
Driver Speeds Through Crowd At 'No Kings' Rally Injuring Protestor: Police A 21-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly driving an SUV into a crowd of protesters during a “No Kings” rally in Virginia, police said. Joseph Checklick Jr., of Culpeper, was arrested and charged with reckless driving after allegedly speeding into pedestrians at the end of a rally on Saturday, June 14, according to the Culpeper Police Department in Virginia. The incident happened near James Madison Highway as people were leaving a peaceful protest and walking through a business parking lot. Officers spotted an SUV driving recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians, police said. …

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Sports
'Noah Could Never:' Tyreek Hill Reignites Rivalry With Olympian After Blazing 100M Sprint 'Noah Could Never:' Tyreek Hill Reignites Rivalry With Olympian After Blazing 100M Sprint
'Noah Could Never:' Tyreek Hill Reignites Rivalry With Olympian After Blazing 100M Sprint Tyreek Hill’s foot race feud with Noah Lyles just hit a new gear after Hill’s latest 100m sprint and bold post-win message. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver continues to chase the Olympian from Alexandria after an eye-popping 10.15 in the 100m dash in the prelims of the Last Chance Sprint Series in California.  After the race, Hill shared a video of the event with the caption "Went for a lil Jog today."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyreek Hill (@cheetah) But it wasn't his impressive speed that had people talking. I…

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News
Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be'
Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' What started as a celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride parades turned into a front-row seat to war for Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympian and activist is stuck in Israel after her trip to Tel Aviv for the Israel Pride Parade was upended by the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) The trip was abruptly disrupted as Iran and Israel exchanged fire this week, plunging the region into fresh conflict. According to reports, the event Jenner took the tri…

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Politics
Fairfax County Boosts Security Around Elected Officials After Deadly Minnesota Shooting Fairfax County Boosts Security Around Elected Officials After Deadly Minnesota Shooting
Fairfax County Boosts Security Around Elected Officials After Deadly Minnesota Shooting Fairfax County Police officials are stepping up security around lawmakers after a gunman dressed as a police officer opened fire at elected officials in Minnesota, authorities announced. In response to the targeted shooting of Minnesota officials by a suspect posing as law enforcement, Fairfax County Police said they’re increasing patrols near the homes of local legislators — even though there is no specific threat here. “The FCPD senior leadership team convened this morning to review the known circumstances of the targeted attacks on elected officials in Minnesota by a gunman impersonating…

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