Zak Failla

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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.

Zak Failla's Contributions

Beltsville, MD

Breaking News

241 Charges For Maryland Duo Behind Dozens Of Burglaries In Beltsville Area, Cops Say Two Maryland men are facing hundreds of charges after detectives linked them to nearly 40 burglaries and thefts that stretched across Beltsville, police announced Friday. Paul Moegel III, 27, and Christopher Talbott, 31, both of Beltsville, were arrested and charged in connection with a series of thefts and break-ins dating back to the summer of 2024, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Detectives say the pair targeted sheds, vehicles, and storage areas, stealing power tools, lawn equipment, and other high-value items before investigators closed in. Following a month…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Stafford, VA

Breaking News

Virginia Teen’s Wild Ride Ends With Flat Tires, Guns, And Weed In Stafford, Sheriff Says A Virginia teen is facing serious charges after a wild hit-and-run that ended with two guns and ounces of weed found in his abandoned car, officials say. Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, a deputy on patrol responded to a reckless driving and hit-and-run complaint near Kings Crest Drive and Crest View Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses reported seeing a black Nissan “driving erratically” before it slammed into a parked, unattended vehicle and sped off — even as both tires went flat. The driver eventually ditched the car and took off on foot, but …

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Waldorf, MD

Breaking News

Teens Robbed People Wearing Designer Brands In Armed Spree Across Waldorf, Sheriff Says A crew of Maryland teens — and one 21-year-old ringleader — allegedly took their obsession with designer brands a little too far, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the group targeted victims wearing designer clothing and other high-end items, robbing them at gunpoint across the Waldorf area in a wild September spree that ended with five arrests and a haul of guns, stolen fashion, and charges fit for a crime show. Between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24, investigators say several victims reported being approached by armed suspects who brandished firearms and snatched lux…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Hagerstown, MD

Breaking News

Smoke Alarms Save Lives As Two-Alarm Blaze Guts Hagerstown Duplex (Photos) A two-alarm electrical fire tore through a Washington County duplex early on Friday morning, displacing five and causing massive damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters rushed to a home in the 300 block of East Wilson Boulevard shortly after 12:15 a.m., where flames were showing on both floors of one side of the multi-family home. Crews quickly contained the flames to that side of the duplex, limiting damage to the adjoining residence to smoke and water, fire investigators said. The residents were able to escape the Hagerstown home safely. Hagers…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Stafford, VA

Breaking News

Virginia Suspect’s High-Speed Getaway Ends In Cold Stafford Pond, Sheriff Says Gregory O'Neal did all he could to avoid his arrest in Virginia on Thursday morning, but he still wound up handcuffed in a Stafford County pond, officials say. The 35-year-old Spotsylvania resident took deputies for a ride during a pursuit that began at around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 16 in the area of Richmond Highway and Butler Road. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a deputy on patrol spotted O'Neal's red Jetta turning onto Warrenton Road, crossing over the fog line and nearly striking a guardrail, though he refused to pull over. As the Jetta continued northbound, the de…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Rockville, MD

Breaking News

‘Purveyor Of Death’: Man Gets Prison For Fentanyl-Laced Pills That Killed Rockville Man A Maryland man will spend five years behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to the overdose death of a 27-year-old Rockville resident. Randolph Mosely, 45, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with all but five years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation in connection with the death of 27-year-old Andrew "Drew" Davis, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Mosely pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in March for his role in the Rockville resident's death. According to court records, on Feb. 17, 2021, officers…

by Zak Failla

10/17/2025

Alexandria, VA

Breaking News

Maryland Man Nabbed After Chaotic Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends In Virginia Crash: State Police A Baltimore man is behind bars after leading troopers on a chaotic multi-agency pursuit Thursday afternoon that ended with a crash and a chase through Arlington, according to Virginia State Police. The drama unfolded around 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 16, when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a vehicle traveling northbound on I-395 that had previously eluded an Alexandria City Police officer, authorities said. Instead of pulling over, the driver — later identified as Rashad Smith — allegedly refused to stop, kicking off a high-speed pursuit. The suspect vehicle exited I-395 at Shirl…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Dundalk, MD

Obituaries

‘He Deserves To Be Laid To Rest’: Man Killed In Head-On Dundalk Crash Mourned By Family A fatal crash in Dundalk is under investigation after a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another head-on, killing one driver and sending another to the hospital, authorities said. According to Baltimore County Police, 40-year-old Nicholas Weber was behind the wheel of a 2024 Honda Accord traveling eastbound on North Point Road around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, before the fatal crash. Investigators said that Weber’s vehicle swerved across the solid double yellow line in the 3700 block of North Point Road and collided with a 2017 Chevy Silverado. Weber was rushed to an area hosp…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Capitol Heights-District Heights, MD

Obituaries

‘Heaven Really Gained An Angel’: PG County Mom’s Legacy Lives On Through Her Son After a decade-long fight marked by courage, grace, and faith in Maryland, Paulette Lambert has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of strength and a community determined to carry her dream forward for the son she adored. Lambert's husband, Daryl Davis, shared the heartbreaking news in a message to friends and family, writing that she “made a peaceful transition into eternity surrounded by close family and friends.” He called her not only his wife, but his “best friend,” adding, “Moving on without her seems impossible. A bond that could never be broken." "She battled for 10 years a…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

Dunkirk-Owings, MD

Breaking News

Traffic Stop In Owings Leads Deputies To Missing Man, Drugs, And Fake IDs, Sheriff Says A missing person investigation in Maryland took an unexpected twist when a traffic stop in Owings led deputies to not only locate the missing man — but also uncover drugs, fake IDs, and two arrests. According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of one connected to a missing person case near E. Chesapeake Beach Road and Thomas Avenue. When deputies approached the car, they found Albert Alipio Bantug, 50, of Temple Hills, behind the wheel. Bantug, investigators said, was confirmed to be the person reported missing. H…

by Zak Failla

10/16/2025

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