David Cifarelli

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Born and raised in North Haven, Connecticut, David was always fascinated with the concept of writing for a large publication and telling other people’s stories.

He decided to pursue that fascination after high school by attending Assumption College (now University) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in English/Writing & Mass Communications.

David decided to continue his passion by obtaining a master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College in 2020. Afterwards, he worked at WBZ NewsRadio in Boston as a digital and broadcast writer covering a wide array of stories.

Now, David is looking to continue his journalistic passions by giving others a platform to share their stories with a larger audience. He predominately covers Daily Voice's counties in the Greater Boston Area: Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk.

David Cifarelli's Contributions

Gaithersburg, MD

Breaking News

Silver Spring Man, 21, Arrested On Several Child Pornography Charges: Police A Montgomery County man was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography by Maryland State Police on Thursday, March 24, according to authorities. Garrett Shaffer, 21, is being held without bail after being charged with eight counts of distribution of child pornography, MDSP said. Shaffer was arrested after an investigation was launched into the distribution online child pornography in August 2021, police said. Investigators later identified Shaffer as the suspect and apprehended him at his home. Police did not release any other information.

by David Cifarelli

03/25/2022

Gaithersburg, MD

Breaking News

Missing Burtonsville Teen Found Safe And Unharmed: Police UPDATE: Police said Petra Nche was found safe and unharmed on Monday, March 28. The Montgomery County Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager from Burtonsville. Petra Nche, age 17, was last seen leaving her house in the 3800 block of Swan House Courton around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, police said. Nche is about 5'8," weighs 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Police do not know what she was last seen wearing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at (240) 773-5400 or the police non-emergency nu…

by David Cifarelli

03/25/2022

Glen Burnie, MD

Your Community

Maryland's Jay Copeland Ditches Grad Degree For Platinum Ticket On 'American Idol' Salisbury's Jay Copeland took a big risk when he decided to ditch grad school and audition for American Idol. "I was told I couldn't have it all," Copeland told the judges during his audition. "So I chose idol. I don't know if I made the right decision or the wrong decision but I do know I made the best decision." The 23-year-old was on a fellowship until he was given an ultimatum to stay in school for acting or sing. He chose to sing, or sang rather, when he gave an energetic performance of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - and what a delivery it was. "You don't need them, w…

by David Cifarelli

03/25/2022

Gaithersburg, MD

Breaking News

'Peeping Tom' Charged With Indecent Exposure; Additional Victims Urged To Come Forward Montgomery County Police are urging the public to come forward if they believe to have been victimized by a Silver Spring man charged with indecent exposure last week. Steven Adams, 28, exposed himself to a female occupant in the laundry room of one Gaithersburg apartment building in November 2021, police said. On top of that, Adams is believed to be behind multiple incidents where he was looking into ground floor apartments in the Washington Square neighborhood, police said. When police identified Adams as the suspect behind these incidents, they learned Adams had a…

by David Cifarelli

03/25/2022

Towson, MD

Breaking News

Missing 12-Year-Old From Baltimore Found Unharmed: Police UPDATE: Police said Sheldon Smith was located unharmed on Tuesday, March 29. Baltimore Police are seeking the public's help in trying to locate a missing 12-year-old from the city, the department said on Thursday, March 24. Sheldon Smith was reported missing from the 6100 Block of Chinquapin Parkway, police said. He was last seen wearing a black jean jacket, a yellow shirt, khaki pants and black and white shoes. Anyone with with information is asked to call police at 443-984-7385 or 911.

by David Cifarelli

03/25/2022

Bowie, MD

Breaking News

Triple Robbery Suspect Wanted By Prince George's Police Prince George's County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for three recent armed robberies, the department said on Twitter. The suspect is linked to robberies at two beauty supply stores and one gas station, police said. They are offering a cash reward to anyone with information. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call police at 301-516-2830. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or go online to pgcrimesolvers.com.

by David Cifarelli

03/24/2022

Gaithersburg, MD

Breaking News

$10,000 Reward Offered For Info Regarding Rockville 7-Eleven Robber: Police Montgomery County Police are offering rewards of up to $10,000 for information that helps them identify and arrest a suspect behind a recent robbery at a Rockville convenience store. Police responded to the robbery at the 7-Eleven on Rockville Pike at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, police said. Investigators determined the suspect approached the cashier, pointed a large knife at an employee and demanded money from the register. The suspect then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of Rockville 7-Eleve…

by David Cifarelli

03/24/2022

Glen Burnie, MD

Breaking News

Hanover Man Admits To Firing 'Ghost Gun' At Secret Service Security Guards A Maryland man has been charged with firing a “ghost gun” at multiple United States Secret Service security guards, according to the US Attorney’s Office for Maryland. Jeremiah Watson, 24, of Hanover pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer, among other charges, on Wednesday, March 23, the office said. If his guilty plea agreement is accepted, Watson will be sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to his plea, Watson drove to the entrance of a United States Secret Service facility and parked his car in a way that blocked the entrance to the building. Watson was asked twice to m…

by David Cifarelli

03/24/2022

Towson, MD

Breaking News

Student Brings Handgun To Baltimore's ConneXions School: Report A student was under arrest Thursday, March 24 after bringing a handgun to a Baltimore high school, WJZ reports. A .45 caliber handgun was seized from the student at ConneXions on North Dukeland Street. An official said this is the gun that was recovered at ConneXions High School today in Baltimore. It is a .45 caliber weapon and a student has been arrested. The official said this is the 11th gun recovered this year.@wjz pic.twitter.com/sk9AWf9cmX — Avajoye Burnett (@AvajoyeWJZ) March 24, 2022 It was unclear whether any disciplinary action was being taken, the outlet reports. Click h…

by David Cifarelli

03/24/2022

Towson, MD

Breaking News

Baltimore Man Facing Life Sentence For Killing Man During Dice Game A Baltimore City jury returned a guilty verdict for a man who fatally shot another man during a dice game in the Shipley Hill neighborhood two years ago, the State Attorney’s Office said. Danjuan McBride faces life in prison, plus 35 years, for the first-degree murder of Tavonte Briggs, the office said on Wednesday, March 23. McBride approached Briggs during a dice game on 300 South Franklintown Road at approximately 12:40 p.m. on July 25, 2020, the office said. McBride then started shooting Briggs and even chased him while Briggs tried to run away. McBride kept shooting until Briggs…

by David Cifarelli

03/24/2022

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