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Zak Failla

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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
Spotsy Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff Spotsy Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff
Spotsy Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff A Virginia man is behind bars after deputies say he tried to abduct a woman inside a public restroom before stabbing her and running from the scene. The suspect, Austin Wayne Wilson, a man in his 20s, was identified on CCTV and arrested following the incident at a business on Plank Road around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Wilson entered the women’s restroom, hid inside a stall, and then climbed into the victim’s stall. He then pulled out a knife, threatened the woman and attempted to restrain her, officials said. The w…

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Business
Powerball Jackpot Surges Past $600M — Now One Of Biggest In History Powerball Jackpot Surges Past $600M — Now One Of Biggest In History
Powerball Jackpot Surges Past $600M — Now One Of Biggest In History There were no big winners for Saturday's Powerball drawing, as the jackpot now jumps to one of the highest in recent memory.  Lottery players across the country will be vying for a $605 million jackpot at the next Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 18, as the grand prize continues to swell as no lucky winners have hit the magic numbers. The winning numbers for the drawing on Saturday, Aug. 16 were 23-40-49-65-69 with a Powerball of 23. With no winners, the estimated jackpot will surpass $600 million for the 14th time in the game's history. If anyone hits all five numbers, plus the Powe…

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Police & Fire
Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds
Rowdy ATV Rider Who Dragged DC Cop Across Gas Station Nabbed In Armed Maryland Raid: Feds A convicted felon accused of ramming his ATV into a DC police officer and dragging him across a gas station has been captured in Maryland, federal authorities announced. Gerard Stokes, 30, had been wanted for felony assault of a police officer after a March 15 attack near 14th and U Street NW during a rowdy gathering, the US Marshals Service said. That night, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department approached a group of people riding ATVs and dirt bikes at a gas station when Stokes allegedly gunned his engine, popped the front wheels, and drove straight at them. One officer jumped…

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Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police
Rampaging Virginia Man Dies In Custody After Alexandria Arrest: Police A man is dead after being taken into custody in Virginia, according to Alexandria Police. Officers responded at approximately 5:07 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, to the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street for reports of “unknown trouble,” police confirmed on Saturday.  Multiple 911 callers reported a man running through apartment hallways, yelling, and knocking on doors. When officers arrived, they found the man “causing a disturbance to the surrounding neighbors.” Police said officers worked to de-escalate the situation before arresting him for public intoxication. The man was transport…

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Lifestyle
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens of thrill-seekers got more than they bargained for after a ride malfunction left them stranded in the air at Six Flags America in Maryland. Prince George’s County Fire/EMS said technical rescue crews were called to the 13700 block of Central Avenue in Largo at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a report of riders stranded on a ride. In total, officials say that crews worked with park staff to safely evacuate 32 riders who were stuck on an undisclosed ride, resulting in one minor injury. “Patients (were) to be evaluated by EMS,” officials said. "One patient was transported with seri…

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Lifestyle
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween Hersheypark is about to get “Shaq-ified.” Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Hersheypark to transform its popular indoor coaster into the Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk this fall. The ride, inspired by his hit Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, will debut during Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, running Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 2, in Hershey, officials announced. “We’re taking the flavor and the fun of my Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and blowing it up into a larger-than-life adventure,” Big Diesel (O'Neal) said. “From the second you step inside, this ride bring…

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Sports
Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports
Former Security Guard Posted Threats Targeting Little League World Series, ESPN: Reports The Little League World Series is in town, and a man is behind bars for allegedly making threats targeting the event after being sent home from his job at a private security firm, according to reports. Isaiah Randall, 20, was sent home from work this week after sending his supervisor that they - Securitas, the company providing security at the World Series - "better have heavy security after the (expletive) you pulled today, because I will be back," after he was ordered off the job, police said. The Williamsport resident allegedly sent the messages to his supervisor at the company, followed…

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Business
Harry Potter Doughnuts Cast A Spell At Krispy Kreme For A Limited Time Harry Potter Doughnuts Cast A Spell At Krispy Kreme For A Limited Time
Harry Potter Doughnuts Cast A Spell At Krispy Kreme For A Limited Time Krispy Kreme solemnly swears it is up to no good. The beloved dessert giant is looking to cast a spell on customers as they roll out its new "Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts" collection, complete with items that will be familiar to fans of the Wizarding World.  The Houses of Hogwarts are all represented with sweet treats, as well as a series of magical drinks - such as the Golden Snitch Latte - that will make coffee-lovers think they are drinking a love potion. According to Krispy Kreme, each house-inspired doughnut is "filled and topped with unique flavors, colors, and iconic crests."…

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Police & Fire
ICE Officers Threatened, Attacked In Catonsville Arrest, Feds Say: ‘I'll Slice Your Eye Out’ ICE Officers Threatened, Attacked In Catonsville Arrest, Feds Say: ‘I'll Slice Your Eye Out’
ICE Officers Threatened, Attacked In Catonsville Arrest, Feds Say: ‘I'll Slice Your Eye Out’ Two men living in Maryland illegally are accused of brawling with federal immigration officers in two violent confrontations — including one who allegedly threatened to “slice” an officer’s eye during a tense takedown, prosecutors said. Adolfo Nimrod Hernandez-Ramos, 42, of Honduras, and Tony Marcos Ferreira-Dos Santos, 30, of Brazil, are both charged with assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, and interfering with federal officers, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Both men are reportedly living in the country illegally. On June 6, ICE officers were w…

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St. Mary's Shooting Twist: Fourth Suspect Nabbed Months After 3 Men Shot, Sheriff Says St. Mary's Shooting Twist: Fourth Suspect Nabbed Months After 3 Men Shot, Sheriff Says
St. Mary's Shooting Twist: Fourth Suspect Nabbed Months After 3 Men Shot, Sheriff Says A fourth suspect has been taken into custody months after a Great Mills shooting that left three men injured. Deputies said they arrested Dequan Marquis Spicer, 24, of Great Mills, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in connection with the May 3 shooting near Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Patrol deputies conducting proactive patrols in the area around 2 a.m. that morning heard gunfire and rushed to the scene, officials said. They found a vehicle with four men inside — three suffering from gunshot wounds, the fourth unharmed. Detectives determin…

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