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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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Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA
Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff In New Kensington: DA A Pittsburgh man was arrested after a three-hour standoff involving SWAT on Taylor Avenue in New Kensington, the Westmoreland County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Burnell Johnson, 26, was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of the administration of law following an incident on the evening of Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, police said. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Taylor Avenue after receiving a report of a possible domestic incident involving a firearm. A woman outside the residence told officers that Johnson had punched her in the face befor…

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Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials
Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials A driver was ejected from a tractor-trailer in a crash on Interstate 81 but miraculously escaped with minor injuries, fire officials said. The collision happened around 12:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when a tractor-trailer rear-ended another at mile marker 117 northbound on I-81, according to a release from the Friendship Fire Company No. 1, Englewood. The crash triggered iPhone’s crash detection system, leading first responders to the scene, officials said. The striking vehicle sustained major damage, and its driver was ejected but somehow suffered only minor injuries, authorities detaile…

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Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Newberry Crash: Affidavit Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Newberry Crash: Affidavit
Driver High On THC Kills Passenger In Fatal Newberry Crash: Affidavit A York County man was allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana when he caused a deadly crash that killed his passenger in Newberry Township, police said in a release and confirmed in court document obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Jose Juan Rivera Jr., 35, of Kelker Street, Harrisburg, was arrested after investigators determined he was at fault in a high-speed crash that killed 39-year-old Yahaira Montero of Harrisburg. The incident happened in the 700 block of Old Trail Road in Etters, York County around 9:07 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2022, according to an affidavit filed …

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Man Stabs Emmaus Girlfriend In Back, Found Dead In Creek Days Later: DA (UPDATE) Man Stabs Emmaus Girlfriend In Back, Found Dead In Creek Days Later: DA (UPDATE)
Man Stabs Emmaus Girlfriend In Back, Found Dead In Creek Days Later: DA (Update) A domestic dispute turned violent when a Bethlehem man stabbed his girlfriend with a pocketknife, only to be found dead days later in Jordan Creek, Lehigh County authorities revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Daniel Leibensperger, 34, was cooking up more than trouble when he attacked his girlfriend in the kitchen of their Emmaus apartment on Wednesday, Dec. 18, police said. Officers were called to the 600 block of Minor Street around 6:30 p.m. for an assault, only to discover the woman lying in agony with the knife still lodged in her back—handle and all, authorities said. The victim recounte…

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Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police
Prescription Pills Stolen In Max-Well Pharmacy Burglary: Warminster Police Prescription pills were stolen during a burglary at Max-Well Pharmacy in Warminster early Tuesday, Dec. 31, police said. The Warminster Township Police Department responded to the closed business, located at 375 W. Street Rd., around 4:13 a.m., authorities said. Officers determined that entry was forced and prescription medication was stolen during the break-in, according to the department. Police are seeking help identifying the individual pictured above. They noted the person is wanted for identification purposes only at this time. Anyone with information about the individual or similar …

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Emaciated Son With Cerebral Palsy Found Dead In Upper Dublin, Family Charged: DA Emaciated Son With Cerebral Palsy Found Dead In Upper Dublin, Family Charged: DA
Emaciated Son With Cerebral Palsy Found Dead In Upper Dublin, Family Charged: DA Three family members face charges in the death of a 21-year-old man with cerebral palsy after he was found severely neglected in Upper Dublin, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31,. Sherrilynn Hawkins, 42, of Dresher, Loretta Harris, 45, of Philadelphia, and Vernon Hatchett, 39, of Glenside, are accused of neglecting Tylim Hatchett, leading to his death on Sept. 18, 2024, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Upper Dublin Police Chief Francis Wheatley said. Police were called to an apartment complex in Dresher that evening for an unresponsive person. Officers arrived …

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Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge: Parkesburg Police Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge: Parkesburg Police
Road Rage Incident Leads To Aggravated Assault Charge: Parkesburg Police A road rage incident led to the arrest of a Chester County man on charges of aggravated assault, Parkesburg police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. James Allen Murray, 34, was charged with Felony Aggravated Assault and related offenses following the altercation on the 100 block of North Church Street in Parkesburg on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. Murray was taken to Chester County Prison, where he was held pending arraignment, authorities said. The preliminary hearing for Murray is expected to be scheduled, according to police. Court documents were not immediately available.

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Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police
Man Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Dilworth Plaza: Philly Police  A Philadelphia man is accused of stabbing another man in the face during a dispute at Dilworth Plaza, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Azariah Ellerba, also known as Corbin Ellerbe, 34, of the 300 block of South Broad Street, has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person, police said. The incident happened at Dilworth Plaza in the city’s 9th District on Monday, Dec. 30 at 4:05 p.m., investigators detailed. Center City District officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found a 25-yea…

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Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police
Dead Man Found In Cave Along Slate Heritage Trail: PA State Police A dead man was found in a cave along the Slate Heritage Trail in Slatington Borough, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Troopers from PSP Troop M – Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Unit were alerted to the possibility of a body in the area on Monday, Dec. 30, police said. During their investigation, they located the man in a cave along the trail, according to the release. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office responded to the scene and is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, authorities said. "There is no threat to the community related t…

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Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police
Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police A 61-year-old man who cannot speak is missing after walking away from an Easton assisted living facility, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Dale Riggleman, a resident of The Gardens at Easton, was last seen wearing an orange t-shirt and gray sweatpants, according to the Easton Police Department. Riggleman, described as a 6'2", 203-pound White man, was discovered missing around 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. Police noted that Riggleman has a medical condition that prevents him from speaking, though he can communicate through writing. His direction of travel was initially un…

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