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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
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit 'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit A community is rallying for a family after a Pennsylvania mom was stabbed to death by her boyfriend allegedly over a "bad hair cut" according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Nov. 7.  Carmen Martinez-Silva, 50, was found dead in the yard of her home in the 2900 block of Dell Lane in East Hempfield Township at 1:40 p.m., according to the coroner's release and as Daily Voice reported at the time.  "EMS transported two individuals to Lancaster General Hospital for lacerations. A third victim succumbed to their injuries on scene," the East Hempfield Township po…

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Police & Fire
Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police
Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police A Middlesex Township woman has been charged with animal neglect after her dog was found abandoned in a hotel room for more than 36 hours without food and minimal water, police announced on November 6, 2024.  Ashley Douglas, 18, was identified as the owner and is accused of leaving the dog in the room at the American Inn hotel. Police investigated and confirmed the neglect before making contact with Douglas, who was charged with neglect of an animal.  Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for a future date.

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Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police
Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police A Lititz man is accused of possessing over 750 images of child pornography, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Michael Gwyn Davies, 62, was charged after an investigation in Lititz, according to the police. He was charged with multiple felonies for possession of child pornography, according to the police and confirmed by court documents.  His preliminary arraignment was set before Judge Joseph C. Stauffer at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, as detailed in his docket.  He has been held in the Lancaster County Prison on $80,000 in bail as set by the judge. His prelimin…

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Community Rallies To Help Enola Woman After Devastating Fire Community Rallies To Help Enola Woman After Devastating Fire
Community Rallies To Help Enola Woman After Devastating Fire Kate’s life took an unexpected and tragic turn when a fire engulfed her home, leaving her with nothing but memories and the support of her community. Now, friends and neighbors have come together to launch a GoFundMe campaign to help her start over. The devastating fire, which happened in the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue in East Pennsboro Township at 10:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, destroyed everything Kate owned, from personal keepsakes to essential belongings — including one of her cats. Facing the daunting task of rebuilding her life from the ground up, Kate’s loved ones have created a GoF…

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$80K+ Theft From Fire Company Social Club Steward: Swatara Police $80K+ Theft From Fire Company Social Club Steward: Swatara Police
$80K+ Theft From Fire Company Social Club Steward: Swatara Police A steward of the Friendship Fire Company Social Club has been arrested following an investigation into alleged theft and fraud, Swatara Township Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 7. Tamas Topos, 57, the former steward at the Friendship Fire Company Social Club, is accused of committing multiple acts of theft, financial mismanagement, and fraud. The investigation concluded that Topos allegedly stole approximately $80,940.65 from the Social Club and falsified financial records submitted to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement office. Topos has been taken into custody and is currently…

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News
Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING) Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING)
Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (Developing) A toddler was hit by a vehicle on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  First responders were called to the Springville and Peters roads intersection in Salisbury Township around 11:25 a.m.  A 16-month-old child was struck but thankfully the injuries were minor, according to emergency dispatchers. Check back here for possible updates. 

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Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE) Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Armed Felon Arrested After Standoff At Adams/York Line: PA State Police (Update) A convicted felon who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun during a domestic incident was arrested after a standoff in York County on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2024, Pennsylvania State Police said. Brian Price, 43, is accused of threatening a woman during a domestic dispute at a home on the 10 block of Eisenhart Mill Road in Washington Township, York County, PSP Troop J Trooper James Grothery detailed in a release.  Troopers were called to the scene around 8:20 a.m. after the woman, who managed to escape, reported that Price had pointed a handgun at her and made threats. I…

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Man With Unique Face Tattoos Sought After Escape In Eastern PA: Police Man With Unique Face Tattoos Sought After Escape In Eastern PA: Police
Man With Unique Face Tattoos Sought After Escape In Eastern PA: Police A 28-year-old man with distinctive face tattoos, Derek Anthony Porrini, is wanted by the Sharon Hill Borough Police Department after fleeing from authorities during an attempted arrest, police announced on Thursday, Nov.7. The Sharon Hill Borough Police Department is searching for 28-year-old Derek Anthony Porrini, who is wanted on charges including flight to avoid apprehension, police said on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Sharon Hill investigators, along with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Fugitive Unit, spotted Porrini in the 300 block of Clifton Avenue in Sharon Hill. However, Porrin…

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Woman ID'd After Fatal Strike On Rt 30 In Central PA: Officials Woman ID'd After Fatal Strike On Rt 30 In Central PA: Officials
Woman ID'd After Fatal Strike On Rt 30 In Central PA: Officials The woman who died after being hit by a tractor-trailer has been identified by the York County Coroner's Office according to an updated release on Thursday, Nov. 7.  Tina Aldinger, 64, of Manchester Township, was pronounced at WellSpan York Hospital at 12:29 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to the York County Coroner's release. The fatal crash happened on Arsenal Road/Route 30, east of North George Street in  Manchester Township around 5:54 p.m., according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department. A 60-year-old man from Stevens was driving his 2012 Peterbilt tract…

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$14K Worth Of Sports Cards Stolen In South Central PA Burglary: Police (WATCH) $14K Worth Of Sports Cards Stolen In South Central PA Burglary: Police (WATCH)
$14K Worth Of Sports Cards Stolen In South Central PA Burglary: Police (Watch) A burglary involving over $14,000 in stolen sports cards is under investigation after by the Northern York County Regional Police Department according to a release on Thursday, Nov. 7. Officers responded to an incident at the Morning Sun Marketplace, located at 5309 Lincoln Highway in Jackson Township, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2024, at 1:01 a.m. The victim, who owns a vendor space at the marketplace, was alerted by a motion sensor to the presence of an intruder. The vendor immediately drove to the marketplace from his home, the police explained. Upon arrival, he encountered the suspect, described…

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