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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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Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING) Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING)
Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Chambersburg, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11:24 a.m. The Chambersburg Police Department is urging the public to avoid the area of Garber Street and Lincoln Way East while officers address the situation. Garber Street is closed from Lincoln Way East to East King Street, according to the department. Details about the incident have not been disclosed. Police have assured the public that they will provide an update once the situation is resolved. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA A Lebanon man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal daylight shooting, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Juan Delgado, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder last month after prosecutors said he shot and killed Jean Ortiz Rivera on March 9, 2023. Rivera was sitting on his front porch in Lebanon City when Delgado walked up and shot him twice at close range. The attack, witnessed by Rivera’s wife, was captured on her home surveillance system and became key evidence in Delgado’s trial. Authorities said the murder stemmed from a dispute between Delgado’s sister and …

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Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police
Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police A man was found dead in Upper Allen Township early Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to police. Upper Allen Township Police Department officers were called to the 400 block of Ricky Road at approximately 3:45 a.m., where they discovered the deceased man, authorities said in a release. A portion of the road was temporarily closed as detectives conducted their investigation. The road has since reopened, police said. Officials assured the public that there is no ongoing danger related to the incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are seeking tips and relevant video footag…

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Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York
Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Jr., wanted for brutally assaulting and robbing a 70-year-old woman in West York, has been arrested, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Brannon was taken into custody and arraigned on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, according to York County Central Booking records. He had been wanted for the Dec. 12 robbery on the 1100 block of Rampart Avenue, where an elderly woman was attacked and had her purse stolen, West York Borough Police Department said. Rebecca E. Santiago, 36, who acted as a lookout during the robbery, was previously arrested and is being held at York County Prison. WY…

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Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police
Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the face in West Philadelphia, only to find himself taken into custody, authorities say. The incident unfolded on the 5800 block of Arch Street at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, according to Philadelphia police. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. Despite his injuries, the victim is being held as a prisoner. Investigators have recovered a weapon, and the scene …

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Bergen Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash Bergen Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash
Bergen Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…

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Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …

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Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled For 77-Year-Old York County Man: PA State Police A 77-year-old York County man who had been reported missing and endangered has been located Pennsylvania State Police announced around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.18. James Mull had last been seen around 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the area of Winding Lane, Norris Township, according to a Missing Endangered Person Advisory issued by PSP York. Mull is described as a 5-foot-10 white male weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair, a beard, blue eyes, and glasses. He had last seen been wearing sweatpants, a flannel shirt, black sneakers, and a black baseball hat. State police explained Mull is operating…

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Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police
Hooded Shooter In Crocs Sought After Columbia Borough Shooting: Police A victim was left with multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting in Columbia Borough earlier this month, and authorities are asking for help identifying the suspect, police said. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Avenue H at 12:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, according to Columbia Borough Police. Responding officers found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, police said. Their current condition has not been released. Investigators have since gathered surveillance footage showing the suspected shooter…

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Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police
Teen Groomed, Assaulted At Berkshire Mall By Sinking Spring Man: Police A Sinking Spring man is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl at a novelty store inside the Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Steven P. Najarian was arrested after an extensive investigation into unlawful sexual encounters involving a juvenile female, authorities said. Police determined that Najarian groomed the victim before the alleged assaults at the store located at 1665 State Hill Road in Wyomissing. Wyomissing detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward, according to the release. "The Wyomissing…

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