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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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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Signal Knocked Over In Chambersburg—Police Seek Vehicle Pedestrian Signal Knocked Over In Chambersburg—Police Seek Vehicle
Pedestrian Signal Knocked Over In Chambersburg—Police Seek Vehicle Someone’s driving skills might need some work after a pedestrian signal pole was knocked over at the intersection of Lincoln Way West and North Franklin Street, Chambersburg Police announced Saturday, Nov. 23. The crash, which happened on Thursday, Oct. 10, left the pole worse for wear, but the driver involved didn’t stick around to exchange information. Instead, they fled, leaving a damaged pole—and questions—in their wake. Police have shared a photo of a vehicle they believe may hold the key to the mystery. The driver isn’t necessarily a suspect but could have critical information to hel…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police
Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police A man was injured in a shooting aboard a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia, authorities said on Saturday, Nov. 23. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a 24-year-old male boarded a bus near 33rd Street and began harassing passengers and the driver, Philadelphia police said in a release. The driver stopped the vehicle on the 1600 block of Dauphin Street and called police, investigators said. As the man continued to harass others on board, another passenger pulled a firearm and shot him in the foot, police said. The victim was transported to a local hosp…

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3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building 3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building
3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building Fire crews are battling a three-alarm blaze at a commercial structure in Union Township, Lebanon County, on Saturday, Nov. 23. The fire was first reported in the 200 block of Fort Swatara Road around 5 p.m., according to the Lebanon Professional Firefighters. Flames were seen pouring from the second floor of a 350'x45' building, officials said. Firefighters from Truck Company 20 are among the crews responding to the scene as part of the second alarm fire assignment. It remains unclear what caused the fire. This is a developing story, so check back here for updates. 

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News
Person Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting: Police Person Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting: Police
Person Hospitalized After Lancaster Shooting: Police A person has been hospitalized after a shooting in Lancaster City, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications on Saturday, Nov. 23. The shooting happened in the 1st block of South Mary Street around 4:40 p.m., dispatchers said. Details about the victim’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released. Police remain on the scene investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.

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Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police
Dirt Bikes Stolen From PA Garage Possibly Taken To MD: State Police Multiple dirt bikes were stolen from a detached garage in Codorus Township, York County, state police announced on Thursday, Nov. 21. The theft occurred on the 400 block of Huffmanville Road between midnight and 4 a.m. on Nov. 21, according to investigators with the York Patrol Unit. One of the stolen bikes was later found abandoned in a nearby cornfield, police said. Witnesses reported seeing two vehicles involved in the theft: a white or silver Chevrolet pickup truck from 2000 to 2010 with an extended cab, a short bed, ladder racks, poor condition, and a newer white Honda Accord or Civic.…

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Man Fatally Struck By Unknown Truck On PA Turnpike: PA State Police Man Fatally Struck By Unknown Truck On PA Turnpike: PA State Police
Man Fatally Struck By Unknown Truck On PA Turnpike: PA State Police A man was fatally struck by an unknown truck on the shoulder of Interstate 176 westbound near mile marker 304, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Troopers from the Embreeville barracks responded to the crash in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County, between 2:45 a.m. and 4:03 a.m., according to the release. Investigators say the man was hit in the westbound lane, but the truck involved did not stop. Troopers are calling this a suicide, but authorities are now asking drivers traveling on I-176 westbound, particularly near the Camiel Service Plaza during that time,…

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Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver In Walmart Hit-And-Run: West Manchester Township Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver In Walmart Hit-And-Run: West Manchester Township
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver In Walmart Hit-And-Run: West Manchester Township West Manchester Township police are asking for help identifying a man involved in a hit-and-run in the Walmart parking lot at 1000 Town Center Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The man, pictured in surveillance images, was driving a dark green or gray pickup truck, which police believe may be an older model Ford F150, according to a release posted on Thursday, Nov. 14. The incident happened at the Walmart in York.  Police are urging anyone with information about the man or vehicle to contact Officer Jordan Johnson at 717-792-9514 or via email at jjohnson@wmtwp.com.

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West Lawn Woman Charged With Third DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash: Police West Lawn Woman Charged With Third DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash: Police
West Lawn Woman Charged With Third DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash: Police A Berks County woman has been charged with driving under the influence following a two-vehicle crash in West Lawn, Spring Township police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Melissa Marie Negri, 48, of West Lawn, was identified as the driver who allegedly caused the crash at the intersection of Penn Avenue and Morwood Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, according to the release. Police said Negri showed signs of impairment during their investigation. She was later charged with driving under the influence at the highest rate of alcohol (BAC .16% or higher) and general impairment, both misdemeanors…

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PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police
PA Man Tried To Cheat Drug Test With Synthetic Urine: Police A Chambersburg man was caught attempting to furnish drug-free urine during a probation office visit, police announced on Oct. 29, 2024. William James Yohe, 49, was charged after the alleged incident on the 400 block of Walker Road in Chambersburg on Oct. 15, 2024, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Yohe is accused of attempting to use synthetic urine while meeting with Franklin County Adult Probation Officers, police said. He has been charged with furnishing drug-free urine, a criminal offense under Pennsylvania law.

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Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police
Lititz Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Three Children Over Six Years: Ephrata Police A Lititz man has been charged with sexually assaulting three children, Ephrata police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Andrew Joseph Leisey, 53, is accused of committing two counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, one count of aggravated indecent assault of a complainant under 13 years old, two counts of indecent assault, and three counts of corruption of minors, according to the release. Police allege the incidents occurred between 2001 and 2003 and again from 2005 to 2007. Leisey was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Torrey Landis on Nov. 12. His bail was set at $50,000,…

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