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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

Sex Offender Found With Gun, Drugs In Virginia After Failing To Register: Police A wanted Virginia man was caught with drugs, ammunition, and a firearm after failing to register as a sex offender, police said. Stafford resident Tommie Jones Jr., 40, was arrested over the weekend after officers spotted him leaving a business on William Street and recognized him as having an active arrest warrant, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Before officers could approach, Jones jumped into a blue Cadillac and drove off, they said. Officers followed and pulled him over in the 1000 block of Prince Edward Street, where they took him into custody on the outstand…

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Huntingtown Fire: Sheriff A Calvert County Sheriff’s deputy suffered serious injuries while assisting at the scene of a structure fire in Huntingtown when his patrol vehicle was struck by an oncoming car, authorities said. Deputy Gavin Shuart was working a road closure at the scene of a fire on North Solomons Island Road when he was hit by a vehicle at around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews had requested assistance blocking northbound lanes to ensure safety during emergency operations. While Shuart’s marked patrol SUV was stationed with its emergency l…

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Virginia Sex Assault: Police A 30-year-old Springfield man is behind bars after allegedly abducting and attempting to sexually assault a woman who was walking home late at night in Fairfax County, authorities said. Police identified the suspect as Yapheth Ably Emiru, who was arrested following an extensive investigation, investigators announced on Tuesday. Officers responded to the 6700 block of Metropolitan Center Dr. shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, after the victim reported that an unknown man had approached her. After a brief exchange, police say Emiru allegedly forcibly grabbed her and attempted to assau…

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Obituaries

Coach, Maryland Father Killed In DC Plane Crash 'Made Incredible Impact On Young Skaters' The local skating community is reeling from an unthinkable loss after beloved coach Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov was among those killed in the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River. Kirsanov, a longtime coach at Ice World, is being remembered as more than just a mentor—he was a guiding light for countless young skaters, instilling not only technical skill but also confidence, perseverance, and love for the sport. According to US Figure Skating, Kirsanov was a professional ice dancer who previously competed for the United States, Azerbaijan and Russia, and last competed…

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Virginia fugitive wanted for burglary was tracked down in Maryland, where officers found him in possession of a stolen car, authorities said. Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, was arrested by Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to Judicial Services, with help from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Unit. Kirk was wanted in Virginia on burglary charges and also had an active felony warrant in Maryland for violating probation related to a theft over $25,000 case, investigators said. Officers pursued leads and successfully located and arrested Kirk, and at the time of …

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

One Dead In Targeted Attack Outside Severn Home, Police Say A 24-year-old man was shot and killed in what is believed to be a targeted attack outside a home in Anne Arundel County, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots near Severn Tree Boulevard and Sea Pine Circle around 7:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, in Severn, according to police. When officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department arrived, they found Karon Makhai Cann, of Severn, lying in front of a home with gunshot wounds. First responders provided medical aid before rushing Cann to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where he …

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

Disgruntled Employee Who Opened Fire At Former Supervisor In Southern MD Learns Prison Fate A jilted employee who opened fire at his former workplace and supervisor's office received a harsh sentence in St. Mary's County, authorities announced. Lexington Park resident Sidney Joseph Spry, 29, was sentenced to 75 years in prison with 52 years to serve for attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and weapons offenses. According to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office, "the Maryland Sentencing Guidelines called for a sentence between 10 to 17 years. "The State requested the maximum penalty of 95 years in prison. The total sentence imposed …

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

DUI Suspect Tries To Sell Wrecked Car To Deputies In Virginia After Crash: Sheriff A Stafford man involved in a hit-and-run crash didn’t just leave evidence behind—he tried to make a sale to the deputies arresting him. It was a deal they could easily refuse. Kwame Boakya Yiadom, 46, is facing felony charges after police say he crashed his Nissan head-on into another vehicle at a Richmond Highway intersection before taking off, only to be tracked down at his home—where he offered to sell investigators his damaged car. The incident happened around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, when deputies responded to Acadia Street for a hit-and-run. The victim told deputies she was s…

by Zak Failla

02/04/2025

Lifestyle

Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $100M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 3 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $100 million with a $45.3 million cash option after a recent winner reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 12-37-47-54-60 with a Powerball of 17 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to o…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor "Justice has been served" for the Washington Commanders fan who was brutalized by John Callis after a game last year. John Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault after being arrested and charged for an assault during a postgame attack after the Ravens-Commanders game, the state's attorney's office announced. Callis, 24, was indicted last year after his now-infamous attack of multiple fans that was caught on camera and swiftly went viral, leading to a host of charges after he surrendered to police. John Callis' arrest. Baltimore Police Department On Mond…

by Zak Failla

02/03/2025

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