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Jillian Pikora

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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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Pug Brutally Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Shocking PA Revenge Plot: Affidavit Pug Brutally Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Shocking PA Revenge Plot: Affidavit
Pug Brutally Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Shocking PA Revenge Plot: Affidavit A Pennsylvania man admitted to breaking into his a woman's home who he refered to as his ex-girlfriend and killing her pug, Lexi, in what police describe as a calculated act of vengeance, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Joseph Winters Hilliard, 27, of Butler, confessed to climbing through an open window at Chyanne Callender’s East Brady Street apartment on Jan. 5, 2024, and fatally beating the 10-year-old dog before dumping her body in the woods near Rock Ann Haven. “I battered it pretty well, so I took it to the woods and killed it,” Hilliard adm…

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Toddler Shot In Philadelphia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) Toddler Shot In Philadelphia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
Toddler Shot In Philadelphia, Police Investigating (Developing) A 2-year-old boy was shot in the finger inside a Philadelphia home late Monday morning, authorities announced. The child was struck on the left index finger at a residence on the 1200 block of South 51st Street at 11:22 a.m., Philadelphia police said. Philadelphia Fire Department medics transported him to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he is listed in stable condition, according to officials. The scene remains active as investigators work to determine the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been made, and the firearm has not been recovered, police said. This i…

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Young Children Having Sex With Dogs Among Pornography Shared By Bensalem Man: Police Young Children Having Sex With Dogs Among Pornography Shared By Bensalem Man: Police
Young Children Having Sex With Dogs Among Pornography Shared By Bensalem Man: Police A Bensalem man is accused of sharing child pornography involving prepubescent children and animals through a Kik messaging account, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Terrel Roane, 21, was arrested following an investigation that began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) on Jan. 7, according to Bensalem Police. The tip alerted authorities that a Kik account under the name "Ruckybuckets" was distributing explicit files depicting an adult woman sexually abusing a young boy, as well as prepubescent children engaging in sex acts with dogs,…

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Woman Found Dead Inside Burning South Philly Home As Firefighters Battle Heavy Smoke Woman Found Dead Inside Burning South Philly Home As Firefighters Battle Heavy Smoke
Woman Found Dead Inside Burning South Philly Home As Firefighters Battle Heavy Smoke A woman was found dead inside a burning South Philadelphia home as firefighters battled heavy smoke on both floors Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, authorities said. The fire broke out at a two-story residence on the 2700 block of South Darien Street around 10:40 a.m., prompting a 911 call reporting a woman trapped inside, according to dispatch reports. Firefighters arrived at 10:41 a.m. and encountered thick smoke throughout the home. Crews located the fire and worked to knock down the bulk of the flames while searching for victims, officials said. An adult female was found unresponsive in …

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MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG
MMA Fighter, Convicted Felon Bought Firearms From PA Gun Dealer: AG A Bucks County gun dealer is accused of illegally supplying firearms to a convicted felon in a months-long scheme uncovered by the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Scott Liebowitz, 31, of Feasterville-Trevose, a licensed firearms dealer, conspired to transfer two handguns to Nicholas "Nick" Mimoso, an amateur MMA fighter and convicted felon barred from possessing guns, according to Sunday and Mimoso's social media.  Mouth guards make me look serious Posted by Nick Mimoso on Saturday, October 22, 2016 Liebowit…

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Coyote Spotted Roaming Lancaster City On Surveillance Cameras Coyote Spotted Roaming Lancaster City On Surveillance Cameras
Coyote Spotted Roaming Lancaster City On Surveillance Cameras A coyote was caught on Lancaster Safety Coalition cameras roaming the city streets over the weekend, officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The animal was first seen at Lime and Walnut streets around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, according to surveillance footage. It was later spotted at Pershing Avenue near Church Street before another camera picked it up at Pershing and Green streets. Authorities have not issued any warnings regarding the animal. Residents are advised to remain aware of their surroundings and report any unusual wildlife activity.

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$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police $40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police Amid the avian flu outbreak, authorities are investigating the theft of "high-value goods" from a Pennsylvania business, State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, were stolen from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. The theft occurred sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Commerce Avenue facility, troopers detailed in the release. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161.

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Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Sought At York Family Dollar: Police Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Sought At York Family Dollar: Police
Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Sought At York Family Dollar: Police A man violently robbed a Family Dollar in York and remains at large, Spring Garden Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The robbery happened at the store located at 1025 Mt. Rose Ave. around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, police said. The suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 50 to 60 years old, about 6 feet tall with a medium build. He is bald, has a short gray beard, and wears black-framed glasses, according to authorities. Police released surveillance images of the suspect and are asking for the public's help in identifying him. Anyone with information is urge…

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Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer Arrested In Forks Township: Police Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer Arrested In Forks Township: Police
Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer Arrested In Forks Township: Police A Northampton County woman wanted for assaulting a police officer was arrested at her home, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Krystin Nicolosi, 34, was taken into custody without incident at a residence on the 1900 block of Bushkill Drive in Forks Township, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the location at 10:56 a.m. after confirming an active warrant for Nicolosi’s arrest with the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, police said. She was transported to Northampton County Prison. Further details about the alleged assault were not immediately available.

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Man Waving Gun, Threatening To Kill Victims Fires Shots In Lancaster County: Police (UPDATE) Man Waving Gun, Threatening To Kill Victims Fires Shots In Lancaster County: Police (UPDATE)
Man Waving Gun, Threatening To Kill Victims Fires Shots In Lancaster County: Police (Update) A man threatened to kill people and fired gunshots during a weapons violation incident in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The encounter happened in the 200 block of Amishtown Road in Earl Township at approximately 1:03 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, according to the New Holland Police Department. Victims told officers they were traveling east on Amishtown Road when they came across a stopped vehicle. A middle-aged man stood outside the car, waved a gun, and shouted, "I'm going to kill you," authorities said. As the victims drove past him, they heard thr…

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