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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
No Charges For US Park Police Officers Involved In Ill-Fated Pursuit In DC No Charges For US Park Police Officers Involved In Ill-Fated Pursuit In DC
No Charges For US Park Police Officers Involved In Ill-Fated Pursuit In DC Four US Park Police officers will not face charges for their roles in a pursuit that led to the death of James Herndon in the summer of 2022, federal authorities announced on Tuesday afternoon. The US Attorney's Office in DC announced on Jan. 23 that there was insufficient evidence to pursue any criminal or civil charges against the officers involved in the June 2022 pursuit that left the motorcyclist dead after he crashed under curious circumstances. On June 27, 2022, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department attempted to stop Herndon, who was riding a three-wheeled bike, based on a…

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Person, Dog Killed In Ewing Fire: Police Person, Dog Killed In Ewing Fire: Police
Person, Dog Killed In Ewing Fire: Police An adult and a dog were killed in a fire that ripped through a Ewing home Tuesday night, police said. First responders were called to the Boone Avenue blaze shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 23, amid reports of a possible entrapment inside, Ewing police said. Officers tried to breach the home, but were unable to due to heavy smoke and heat conditions. With an assist from neighboring agencies, crews were able to extinguish the fire, but a subsequent search of the home led to the grisly discovery of one person and a dog inside who were pronounced dead by personnel. The cause and origin of the…

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6-Year-Old Stabbed By Mom's BF In Baltimore, Police Say 6-Year-Old Stabbed By Mom's BF In Baltimore, Police Say
6-Year-Old Stabbed By Mom's BF In Baltimore, Police Say A 6-year-old child suffered critical injuries after being stabbed by his mother's boyfriend in Baltimore, police say.  Baltimore officers were called to the home on the 2000 block of Deering Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on reports of a stabbing involving a child during an attack, city police said. There, the officers learned that the child was stabbed by his mother's boyfriend, authorities said. A person of interest has been taken into custody, though no additional details have been provided. Due to the severity of the boy's injuries, homicide detectives in Baltimore have taken over t…

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News
Former Swim Instructor In VA Preyed On Prepubescent Victims Online: Feds Former Swim Instructor In VA Preyed On Prepubescent Victims Online: Feds
Former Swim Instructor In VA Preyed On Prepubescent Victims Online: Feds Mark Black, the former board president of the Arlington Aquatic Club who found himself on the wrong side of the law, has admitted to conspiring to sexually exploit several children in Virginia, federal authorities announced. Black, 50, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to produce child pornography and coercion and enticement for his role in targeting children to exploit with others through the Internet. According to court documents, between January 2018 and October 2021, the Arlington resident was a member of two online groups dedicated to exploiting children.  "The go…

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Former Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses In Arlington: Police Former Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses In Arlington: Police
Former Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses In Arlington: Police A former high school girl's basketball coach in Virginia is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. The Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating George Porcha, 53, now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "comprehensive investigation" after being tipped off about possible inciden…

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Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say
Preteen Arrested For Robberies In Northwest DC, Metropolitan Police Say A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after being involved in a pair of robberies in Northwest DC, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on Tuesday night. In late September, police said that a group of people - including the preteen - approached their first victim as he was standing next to his electric bicycle in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW.  A group of five approached the man from behind and attacked him, taking the bike before attempting to flee. However, according to police, during the fracas, the first victim shouted for help, and a Good Samaritan parking his vehicle …

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BB Gun Bandit Arrested For Assaulting Man With Weapon In Alexandria, Police Say BB Gun Bandit Arrested For Assaulting Man With Weapon In Alexandria, Police Say
BB Gun Bandit Arrested For Assaulting Man With Weapon In Alexandria, Police Say A 25-year-old man is behind bars after hospitalizing a man with a BB gun during an altercation at an Alexandria hotel, police say. Marcos Santos, Jr. was arrested overnight following an incident in the 5000 block of Seminary Road, where officers were called to investigate a reported assault involving two men familiar with one another. There is a moderate police presence in the 5000 block of Seminary Rd. for a weapon violation. Suspect is in custody and the weapon was recovered. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.There is no threat to the public stemming …

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Business
Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By Southeast DC Explosion Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By Southeast DC Explosion
Community Rallying Around Day Care Center, Children Displaced By Southeast DC Explosion The DC community is rallying to support an affordable day care that was severely damaged by last week's explosion in Southeast DC, leaving some families in a lurch. A convenience store next to the Baby Einstein Child Development Center was destroyed on Thursday, Jan. 18 when a gas leak led to a tricky fire in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, prompting a lengthy battle that took hours to get under control. The building was leveled in DC. Twitter/@dcfireems Few injuries were reported - due in no small part to firefighters' proactive efforts to evacuate nearby buildings, as well b…

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Arlington Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police Arlington Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police
Arlington Teen Dies At Hospital Days After Targeted Maryland Shooting: Police The 17-year-old Virginia native who was shot across state lines in Maryland has died at an area hospital from his injuries, the Howard County Police Department confirmed. Natanael Rodriguez Cuxun, of Arlington, was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Snowden River Parkway near Rustling Leaf in Columbia when he was shot and later died at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, according to investigators. Detectives believe that a shooter fired several shots at his vehicle at around 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21 from another vehicle that fled the scene. Cuxun was struck once, and tw…

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19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a 19-year-old was crushed to death while working on his vehicle in Woodbridge, police say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the Prince William County Police Department received an emergency call after a man working underneath his vehicle was pinned when it fell on top of him in the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive. The man was pinned and died there, fire and rescue officials confirmed.  Preliminarily, there are no signs of any foul play, according to police, who made note that the cause of death has not been…

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