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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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PA Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: DA PA Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: DA
PA Drug Dealer Sentenced After Fentanyl Ring Exposed: DA A Philadelphia man linked to a fentanyl distribution network in Bucks County has been sentenced to state prison, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Brian Franklin, 25, was sentenced to seven to 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance before Bucks County Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Franklin was behind the supply of fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone that had been flooding Bucks County since May 2021, investigators said and Daily Voice previously reported. …

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Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals
Ex-Boyfriend Sought In Murder Of PA Mom Found In Shallow Grave: US Marshals A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, a young mother whose body was discovered in a shallow grave last month, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2. Geovanni Otero, 29, is wanted for the murder of 29-year-old Melody Rivera, police said. Rivera, a devoted mom, was found buried in the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the Fox Chase neighborhood on Nov. 7, days after she was reported missing, as Daily Voice previously reported.  The pair was last seen together on Oct. 31 near the 900 block of Sanger…

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PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA
PA Man Arrested For Dealing Cocaine After $66K Seized: DA A Lancaster man accused of dealing cocaine was arrested after authorities seized more than $66,000 in cash and cocaine from his home, the Lancaster County Drug Task Force announced Monday, Dec. 2 Alex Yamil Ramos-Flores, 28, is charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, officials said. Detectives, with help from Homeland Security Investigations and Pennsylvania State Police, raided Ramos-Flores’ home in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue on Nov. 6. They uncovered 14 grams of powder cocaine worth $1,400, two loaded pistol mag…

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Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called
Woman Barricades Herself In Philadelphia Apartment During Domestic Incident, SWAT Called A woman barricaded herself inside an apartment during a domestic incident in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 2, police said. Officers responded to the 7400 block of Oxford Avenue in the 2nd District at 11:42 a.m. and found the woman alone in the apartment, according to a release. The situation was declared a barricade at 12:08 p.m., prompting SWAT to be called to the scene, police said. Authorities established a staging area on the 800 block of Bleigh Avenue while attempting to resolve the standoff. The woman was taken into custody without incident at 12:30 p.m., police reported. No…

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Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police
Central PA Man Impersonates Official, Wiretaps While Stalking: Police A Harrisburg man is accused of stalking, wiretapping, and impersonating a public servant in a series of alarming incidents, according to Lower Paxton police. Valedy Ross, 30, of Harrisburg, repeatedly called, texted, and emailed the victim without a legitimate purpose, authorities said in a release. Ross also allegedly placed a recording device inside the victim’s residence, capturing private conversations between the victim and others, police announced on Monday, Dec. 2. In addition, Ross reportedly contacted the victim’s workplace, claiming to be a public county official, officers stated.…

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Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING) Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (DEVELOPING)
Ramp Closure: Multi-Vehicle Crash On Nazareth Pike Near US-22 East In Easton (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has shut down a ramp on Nazareth Pike at the US-22 East exit in Easton, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred on the northbound side of Nazareth Pike/Linden Street, was first reported at 12:06 p.m., according to traffic officials. The crash has resulted in a ramp closure at the US-22 East exit. Emergency crews are on the scene as of 12:15 p.m., and the closure is expected to last until at least 1:15 p.m., officials said. There were no immediate reports on injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Drivers are urged to avoid the …

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Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For 52-Year-Old Found Dead In Allentown: Coroner The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the family of Kenneth James Lane, 52, who was pronounced dead at a friend's house in Allentown on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 7:44 p.m. The cause of death remains under investigation pending toxicology results, officials said. Anyone with information about Lane's family or next of kin is asked to contact the coroner's office at 610-782-3426 or via email at danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.

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Bucks County Man Killed In Fiery Crash Along Lehigh County Roadway ID'd Bucks County Man Killed In Fiery Crash Along Lehigh County Roadway ID'd
Bucks County Man Killed In Fiery Crash Along Lehigh County Roadway ID'd The who man was killed when his vehicle struck a tree and erupted in flames in Lower Milford Township has been identified, the Lehigh County Coroner announcedon Tuesday, Dec. 3.  The victim, identified as 38-year-old Raymond Reigle of Sellersville, was pronounced dead at 5:21 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, at the scene near Kings Highway and Janes Lane, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Reigle was the sole occupant of the vehicle, officials said. An autopsy completed later on Dec. 2 determined that Reigle died from multiple injuries sustained in the crash and subsequent fire. T…

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3 Hospitalized When Speeding Teen Crashes Into Lebanon Homes: Police 3 Hospitalized When Speeding Teen Crashes Into Lebanon Homes: Police
3 Hospitalized When Speeding Teen Crashes Into Lebanon Homes: Police A 16-year-old driver speeding through Lebanon caused a three-car crash that left three people hospitalized and damaged two homes, police announced on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. The chaotic scene unfolded at 9:39 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the intersection of Walnut and 5th Streets, according to Lebanon City Police. Investigators said the teenager was traveling east on Walnut Street/PA Route 422 East at a high rate of speed when another vehicle ran a stop sign at the intersection. The two vehicles collided, sending the second car crashing into a legally parked third vehicle. The teen’s car then …

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Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police
Shots Fired Into Home At PA Trailer Park: Police Shots were fired into a home in the Meadowbrook Court trailer park in Fairview Township, police said in a release issued on Sunday, Dec. 1. Fairview Township police were called to the southern end of the trailer park along Shauffnertown Road for reports of multiple shots fired at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Officers discovered that a residence had been targeted, but no one was injured, according to the release. The suspects are believed to have fled in a dark-colored vehicle heading south from the trailer park, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact the …

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