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Jillian Pikora

Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Autopsy Results Revealed For PA HS Senior Killed 3 Days Before Graduation Autopsy Results Revealed For PA HS Senior Killed 3 Days Before Graduation
Autopsy Results Revealed For PA HS Senior Killed 3 Days Before Graduation The results of the autopsy for a high school senior, who was shot dead by a 13-year-old boy, were released by the Dauphin County Coroner on Friday, June 7.  Tyron Perrin, 18 of Susquehanna Township, died from a gunshot wound to the chest and the manner was homicide, according to the coroner's report.  He was allegedly shot by 13-year-old Zahkee Talib-Davis of Harrisburg, who has been charged as an adult with Murder and Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Perrion was found dead in an apartment in the 3600 block of Brookridge Te…

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HOMICIDE: 21-Year-Old Man Shot In York City, Police Say HOMICIDE: 21-Year-Old Man Shot In York City, Police Say
Homicide: 21-Year-Old Man Shot In York City, Police Say A 21-year-old man is dead following a shooting in York City, area police announced on Friday morning.  York City police officers were called to the shooting in the 400 Block of North Beaver Street at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.  Upon arrival they found the man already dead from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the police release.  Detectives are investigating but no arrests have been made as of Friday morning.  Anyone with information on this deadly shooting is asked to contact the York City Police Department by calling 717-846-1234, sending a tip throu…

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Train, Passenger Vehicle Collide In York (DEVELOPING) Train, Passenger Vehicle Collide In York (DEVELOPING)
Train, Passenger Vehicle Collide In York (Developing) A train and vehicle collided in York City on Friday morning, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services The call to train strike on East Market Street near the intersection of Fulton Street and Beer Avenue came into YCDES at 8:38 a.m. on June 7.  train accident 400 block of East market not my photo Posted by Terry Akin on Friday, June 7, 2024 One person has been hospitalized, according to dispatchers.  This is a developing situation so check back here for updates.

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PA Jehovah's Witness Elder Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Children PA Jehovah's Witness Elder Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Children
PA Jehovah's Witness Elder Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Children One of several Jehovah's Witnesses accused of child sexual abuse has been convicted, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced on Thursday, June 6.  Norman Aviles-Garriga, 44 of Lancaster County, molested at least three young children between the ages of five and ten, as Daily Voice previously reported. Aviles-Garriga's status as an elder in his congregation helped him gain the trust of many parents and afforded him access to their children, as initially noted. The abuse happened between 1999 and 2003 in Lancaster City, Attorney General Michelle Henry explained in this update…

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PA Man Accused Of Raping Foster Children Could Have More Victims: State Police PA Man Accused Of Raping Foster Children Could Have More Victims: State Police
PA Man Accused Of Raping Foster Children Could Have More Victims: State Police The Pennsylvania State Police are concerned an accused child rapist may have more victims.  Frank Breneman, 71 of Lititz, is accused of raping and sexually assaulting two children for 12 years beginning when they were 4 and 11 years old, PSP Troop J announced on Thursday, June 6. He was arrested by the PSP Criminal Investigation Unit on charges of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, and indecent assault of a child on Wednesday, June 5, according to the release.  His two preliminary arraignment…

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Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say
Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say A Quarryville man has been charged following an undercover drug bust, the police announced on Thursday afternoon.  Jesus Samuel Torres Jr., 20 of the 100 block of East State Street, was arrested following a warranted search of his apartment at 6:10 a.m. on June 6, according to a release by the Quaryville police.   Leading up to the search the department says it "conducted undercover narcotic purchases as well as surveillance of the suspect's apartment." The search "yielded 3.5 grams of 'Crack' Cocaine, approximately 2 pounds of Marijuana, digital scales, packaging material, …

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Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home
Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home An Amish family's home was struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  The truck's cab's front right tire appears to have blown out based on photos shared by Daniel Stoltzfus who also witnessed the crash.  He wrote the following in part in a social media post: "I heard something and looked up. The truck went between the tree and the house." The incident happened near the intersection of Snakehill and Stormstown roads in Upper Leacock Township at the border between Leola and Bird-In-Hand around 7:34 a.m. on June 6. …

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Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has sent a tractor-trailer into a wooded area along PA Route 283 in Lancaster County on Friday afternoon, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened on PA Rt 283 West at Exit: PA 741 - Millerville/East Petersburg around 12:41 p.m. on June 6.  As of 2 p.m. there was still lane restriction.  The cause of the crash remains unclear and no injuries have been reported according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  Check back here for updates on this developing situation. 

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Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says
Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says A man was killed in a crash into a tree on Wednesday evening according to a release by the York County Coroner's office.  Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner was called to the scene to investigate at 8:03 p.m. and certified the death of the man at 8:45 p.m. on June 5, as detailed in the release. The man had been driving south on Route 74, when he left the road for an unknown reason and struck a tree, as explained by the coroner's office.  EMS was first called to 259 Old York Road in Carroll Township at 7:50 p.m., according to York County Wide Communications.  The man's ide…

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PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke
PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke A mere two days before a child abuser was sentenced for breaking a toddler's leg and leaving bruises on "nearly every surface of this child’s body" as  Lancaster County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Ponessa said  — he took to social media to announce that he and his wife are expecting a baby girl.  Timofey "Tim" Igor Freint, 30 of the 2200 block of Furnace Hills Pike in Lititz, pleaded guilty in March 2024 to Felony Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Felony Aggravated Assault of Victim Less…

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