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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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EXCLUSIVE: Essex County's SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: Essex County's SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: Essex County's SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ PA Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…

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Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media
Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media A police pursuit on Interstate 95 in Delaware County ended with a suspect in custody after fleeing both by vehicle and on foot, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, March 20. Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on I-95 southbound at mile marker 9 in Tinicum Township around 1:15 a.m., but the driver sped away, according to the release. A chase ensued, and officers used a PIT maneuver near mile marker 7.2, stopping the fleeing vehicle. The driver then ran from the scene but was caught by Ridley Township police, authorities said. Troopers found a firearm inside the suspect’s veh…

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Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner
Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner A 61-year-old man was killed when his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into a tractor-trailer in Paradise Township, authorities announced on Thursday, March 20. The deadly crash happened just after 1 a.m. along Lincoln Highway at North Lake Road, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. The man was heading westbound when his car suddenly crossed the double yellow line, colliding with the massive truck. Deputy Coroner Molly York arrived at the scene and pronounced the driver dead inside his crumpled vehicle at 1:07 a.m. His name is being withheld until his fam…

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MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police
MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police A 29-year-old Maryland man was killed in a high-speed crash that ruptured a home propane tank, forcing evacuations and triggering a major Hazmat response in Shrewsbury Township early Thursday, March 20, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Kasey Trent of Freeland, Maryland, was driving south on Steltz Road around 1:54 a.m. when he lost control while attempting a left curve at high speed. His vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree, overturned, and crashed into a gas line, causing a dangerous propane leak, investigators said. York County 911 dispatched fire, EMS, police, the York …

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Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA
Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA A person died after shooting themself during a police standoff in Upper Saucon Township early Thursday morning, March 20, authorities said. Upper Saucon Township Police said officers responded to a 911 call at 12:48 a.m. reporting a home invasion and gunshots on the 4800 block of West Hopewell Road in Center Valley. When officers arrived, they found an armed individual outside the home. After more than 30 minutes of negotiations, the person shot themself, police said. Emergency responders transported the individual to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The incident appears…

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Tragedy On The Track: Harness Racer Critically Injured In Horse Crash At PA Hollywood Casino Tragedy On The Track: Harness Racer Critically Injured In Horse Crash At PA Hollywood Casino
Tragedy On The Track: Harness Racer Critically Injured In Horse Crash At PA Hollywood Casino Harness driver Hunter Myers, 27, is fighting for his life after a devastating chain-reaction crash at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, leading officials to cancel all races for the week. The multi-horse accident occurred during the 11th race on Wednesday, March 19, leaving Myers critically injured with a severe brain injury. He was airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital, where his condition remains dire, according to multiple sources in the harness racing community. The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association confirmed the race cancellations, stating, "Out of respect to the Meadows Racing Com…

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Massage Parlor Raids In Lead To Four Court Dates In Central Islip: Police Massage Parlor Raids In Lead To Four Court Dates In Central Islip: Police
Massage Parlor Raids In Lead To Four Court Dates In Central Islip: Police Four people were arrested during separate massage parlor raids in Suffolk County, police announced on Wednesday, March 19. Authorities raided Relax & Go in Commack and an unnamed business in Rocky Point following investigations into alleged illegal activities at both locations. At Relax & Go, located at 27 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suffolk County Fourth Precinct officers, detectives, and the Smithtown Fire Marshal conducted a sweep at approximately 5 p.m. and arrested two employees. Shuliang Zhang, 47, of Flushing, was charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Pro…

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PA Sex Offender Caught With Phone Full Of Child Porn Resentenced: DA PA Sex Offender Caught With Phone Full Of Child Porn Resentenced: DA
PA Sex Offender Caught With Phone Full Of Child Porn Resentenced: DA A Selinsgrove man already on probation for a Megan’s Law offense has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison after authorities found him in possession of child pornography, prosecutors announced. Robert Bowen III, 25, was resentenced by President Judge Lori Hackenberg on Monday, March 17, after pleading guilty to possessing and disseminating child pornography, according to Snyder County District Attorney Heath W. Brosius. Bowen used Facebook Messenger and Telegram to access and distribute the material in June and December 2023, investigators said. At the time, he was on Snyder County Adu…

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Egg Smuggling Soars As US Prices Spike, Fentanyl Seizures Drop: CBP Egg Smuggling Soars As US Prices Spike, Fentanyl Seizures Drop: CBP
Egg Smuggling Soars As US Prices Spike, Fentanyl Seizures Drop: CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is cracking down on a surprising contraband at the border—eggs. Egg-related seizures have surged 116% in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with officials reporting 3,254 interceptions, according to CBP data. The spike comes as U.S. egg prices continue to soar, driven by a historic avian flu outbreak decimating poultry farms nationwide. Meanwhile, fentanyl seizures have fallen 32% year-over-year. While President Donald Trump has vowed to curb fentanyl trafficking, the more immediate smuggling crisis appears to be brea…

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Fatal Overdose Probe Leads To Drug, Gun Bust In Elmont: Police Fatal Overdose Probe Leads To Drug, Gun Bust In Elmont: Police
Fatal Overdose Probe Leads To Drug, Gun Bust In Elmont: Police A Queens man was busted with drugs and a loaded gun during an investigation into a fatal Nassau County overdose, authorities announced. Keith Turner, 59, of 222nd Street, was arrested in Elmont at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, following a probe into the deadly incident, according to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives. Investigators seized pills believed to be oxycodone, a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine, a loaded .45-caliber handgun, and additional ammunition, police said. Turner is facing multiple felony charges, including: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Subs…

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