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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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Obituaries
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice. Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…

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Police & Fire
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Seat Pleasant: Police (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Seat Pleasant and later pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Addison Road around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after receiving reports of an unconscious man inside a vehicle, according to Seat Pleasant Police. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of agency-issued AEDs. Despite their attempts, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews arrived and ultimately pronounced the man dead …

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Police & Fire
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm A Loudoun County family lost their home after a devastating fire tore through their house, leaving them displaced and pets unaccounted for, officials said. Firefighters responded to Jonella Farm on Thursday, March 6, where they arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the first and second floors, according to a Loudoun Fire Rescue spokesperson. The two adults and two children who lived in the home were not there when the fire started, and no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians.  However, two family pets initially were reported missing in the aftermath of the fire. In…

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Obituaries
Mom's Sudden Death In Maryland Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Woman Raised In Virginia Mom's Sudden Death In Maryland Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Woman Raised In Virginia
Mom's Sudden Death In Maryland Sparks Outpouring Of Support For Woman Raised In Virginia A Maryland family is still in shock following the unexpected loss of a woman remembered for her boundless love, compassion, and selflessness. Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg, 56, of Frederick, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a legacy of kindness that touched all who knew her, according to her obituary. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dennings-Georg was raised in Annandale, where she graduated high school in 1987 before relocating to Frederick, where she built a life devoted to her family, friends, and beloved pets. "Alysha was the heart of her …

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Business
Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police
Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police Two of the three teenagers accused of terrorizing Bethesda neighborhoods with a months-long burglary and auto theft spree are already back on the streets after their arrests, Montgomery County authorities said. Casey Jones, 19, of Bethesda; Caleb Taylor, 19, of Rockville; and Arden Gormley, 18, of an unknown address, were taken into custody after allegedly breaking into a home on Massachusetts Avenue and stealing property and a vehicle, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say the trio is responsible for a burglary wave stretching from April to December 2024, targeting homes…

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Traffic
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (Developing) A serious crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has shut down all lanes in both directions after power lines came down, officials said. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the closure near Lichfield Boulevard on Thursday, March 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg confirmed the extended closure, stating that their crews are on the scene setting up detours while Dominion Energy works to address the downed power lines. In photos released by VDOT, crews can be seen working on the…

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News
Watch Events Leading Up To Police-Involved In-Custody Death In Hagerstown (VIDEO) Watch Events Leading Up To Police-Involved In-Custody Death In Hagerstown (VIDEO)
Watch Events Leading Up To Police-Involved In-Custody Death In Hagerstown (Video) New bodycam footage has been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office that shows the final moments of Kelvin Lashawn Baker's life before he died in police custody. The 46-year-old was placed in handcuffs and into the back of a police vehicle in Washington County as officers planned to executive a search warrant at his Hagerstown home. According to investigators, at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2024, members of the Hagerstown Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of East Washington Street, where they found Baker outside with another woman. …

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Traffic
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (Photos) Drivers in Prince George’s County got a little more than they bargained for when an overturned milk tanker turned a busy road into a dairy disaster. Hazmat crews rushed to the scene of the crash at Landover Road and Brightseat Road just before noon Thursday, March 6, as gallons of milk flooded the roadway, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. ROAD CLOSURE: Landover Road at Brightseat Road is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/HaaFBl4QK1 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 6, 2025 Despite the mess, officials confirmed there …

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News
Armed Lookout Who Terrorized Gas Station In Hampstead Gets Prison Time Armed Lookout Who Terrorized Gas Station In Hampstead Gets Prison Time
Armed Lookout Who Terrorized Gas Station In Hampstead Gets Prison Time A Baltimore man who terrorized a Carroll County gas station with two armed accomplices will spend the next two decades behind bars. Le’tray Lee, 29, pleaded guilty this week, to armed robbery and first-degree assault for his role in a violent holdup at the Marathon Gas Station in Hampstead in July 2023, the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. On the night of the robbery, Maryland State Police were called to the gas station at 201 Hanover Pike just before 8 p.m., when a caller reported three armed men storming the store, threatening employees, and stealing cash, tobacco, and …

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Business
$50K Jackpot-Winning 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station $50K Jackpot-Winning 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station
$50K Jackpot-Winning 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore Gas Station A winning Maryland Lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at an area gas station, and officials are encouraging players to check their tickets. One top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket worth a five-figure jackpot was sold in Harford County at the Shell station in the 2800 block of Smith Avenue for the drawing on Wednesday, March 5. The winning numbers for the Wednesday drawing were 09-17-23-24-29 with a Bonus Ball of 27. This represents the fifth jackpot-winning Bonus Match 5 ticket sold in 2025. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and put it …

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