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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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Police & Fire

Juvenile Critically Injured In Park Double Shooting: Philadelphia Police Two juveniles were hospitalized, one in extremely critical condition, after a double shooting at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 13, police announced. The incident occurred near 15th Street and Market Street at approximately 4:33 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 14-year-old boy was rushed to Jefferson Hospital in extremely critical condition after sustaining injuries during the shooting, police said. The second victim, whose age, gender, and race are currently unknown, was treated for a gunshot wound to the left thigh and is in stable condition, authori…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Porch Pirate Caught After Stealing Items In Upper Allen: Police A Mechanicsburg woman accused of stealing items from porches across an Upper Allen neighborhood, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. The alleged porch pirate has been identified as Ann Marie Castiglia, 27, of the 400 block of Garden Drive, according to the Upper Allen Township Police Department. The investigation began on Monday, June 17, after a resident reported pillows stolen from their front porch. Police later identified Castiglia as the suspect and linked her to thefts at multiple homes, authorities said in a release. Castiglia has been charged with the following: Theft by unlaw…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said. The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Traffic

Route 222 South Closes After Serious Crash Near Leola, Lane Restrictions North (Developing) A serious crash has shut down all southbound lanes of Route 222 between the Brownstown/Rothsville and Oregon Pike exits near Leola, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 13. Northbound traffic is restricted to one lane in the same area. The southbound lanes of Route 222 were closed at 2:12 p.m., according to 511PA. Traffic is being diverted at the Brownstown exit, with the roadway expected to remain closed until at least 4:15 p.m., authorities said. The northbound lanes of Route 222 are also impacted, with one lane restricted between the Oregon Pike and Brownstown/Rothsville exits. Drivers s…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

News

12-Year-Old Shot In Head, Among New Details In Affidavit Leading To Chambersburg Arrest New details have emerged in court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Dec. 13, revealing that a 12-year-old boy was shot in the head after a Chambersburg man allegedly brought a stolen gun to a home and left it accessible to children. Anthony McCune, 23, is accused of bringing a stolen firearm to a residence on the 200 block of Birch Street, where four juveniles handled the weapon before it discharged, striking a 12-year-old boy in the head, Chambersburg Police detailed in an affidavit of probable cause. Police were called to the home at 6:23 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, and found th…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Lifestyle

Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill criticized media priorities and pledged to combat gun violence in Philadelphia— referring to the city as “Killadelphia”—in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He also called out Bucks County officials over what he described as unfair treatment of his cousin, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Meek Mill called out the press for focusing on corporate scandals instead of the ongoing violence in his hometown. “100 kids get murdered in my hood [and] the press [is] stuck on one CEO … I will never get it!” the rapper wrote, exp…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Traffic

Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (Developing) A crash on Interstate 83 in Newberry Township caused severe traffic delays on Friday, Dec. 13, authorities announced. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 12:30 p.m., Newberry Township emergency officials said. Crews responded quickly, blocking the highway and diverting vehicles as traffic began backing up for several miles. Details surrounding the cause of the crash or possible injuries remain unclear. Emergency personnel are working to clear the scene, but residual delays are expected into the afternoon. Motorists are advised to av…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police A Morgantown woman is accused of drunkenly attacking another driver following a crash at Hollywood Casino, Caernarvon Township police said in a release dated Friday, Dec. 13. Sara Soika, 55, allegedly pulled out from a stop sign in front of another vehicle in the casino's parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, police said. After coming to a sudden stop, Soika reportedly exited her vehicle and attacked the other driver, causing the victim to crash into the rear of Soika's car while attempting to escape, authorities said. Officers responding to the incident determined that Soika had a blood …

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Traffic

Philmont Avenue Reopened After Crash In Huntingdon Valley (Update) Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley has reopened after being closed due to a vehicle crash, Lower Moreland Township police announced on Friday, Dec. 13 at 12:03 p.m. The crash, which initially blocked Philmont Avenue between Byberry Road and Pine Road, has been cleared, police said at 11:02 a.m. Drivers can now resume travel through the area. Authorities thanked the public for their patience during the road closure.

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Deer Park Crash: Police A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured on Commack Road in Deer Park, Suffolk County Police said on Friday, Dec. 13. The crash occurred when Daniel Martinez, 49, of North Babylon, was driving his 2022 Hyundai Elantra southbound near Marcus Boulevard and hit a man who was in the roadway at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to police. The pedestrian was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he is being treated for serious injuries. Martinez was not hurt in the crash, police added. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check as the investiga…

by Jillian Pikora

12/13/2024

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