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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
Man Hurls Explosive Into Chesco Store, Tries To Steal Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police Man Hurls Explosive Into Chesco Store, Tries To Steal Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police
Man Hurls Explosive Into Chesco Store, Tries To Steal Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police A Pennsylvania man launched an explosive inside a Chester County convenience store, igniting a fire before attempting to carjack a driver in a desperate escape, Pennsylvania State Police said. Augustin Cisneros-Bedolla is accused of unleashing the violent attack at Squire’s Pantry on Gap Newport Pike in London Grove Township at 7:38 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to PSP Avondale. Investigators say Cisneros-Bedolla stormed into the store, threw an incendiary device at two employees, and set the building ablaze. As the flames spread, chaos erupted. The suspect then ran outside and att…

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Police & Fire
Man Hunts Down Victim, Traps Them At Chambersburg Police Station: Officials Man Hunts Down Victim, Traps Them At Chambersburg Police Station: Officials
Man Hunts Down Victim, Traps Them At Chambersburg Police Station: Officials A Chambersburg man hunted down his victim, followed them across town, and trapped them in the police station parking lot before officers intervened, authorities said. Marvin Duran, 41, allegedly stalked the victim throughout the borough on Sunday, March 2, until they drove to the police station at 116 S. Second St. for help, police said. But when they arrived, Duran used his vehicle to repeatedly block them from leaving, according to investigators. A Chambersburg officer returning to the station witnessed the terrifying scene unfold and immediately took action, police said. Duran was a…

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News
Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By Lancaster Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By Lancaster Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI
Mafia Hoax: Fake Kidnapping Photos By Lancaster Man Prompts Friends To Call London Police, FBI A Lancaster County man faked his own Mafia abduction—complete with staged beatings, a gun to his head, and ransom demands—scamming victims out of more than $126,000 before law enforcement unraveled his elaborate scheme, authorities said. Joshua B. Fernando, 27, of Salisbury Township, was sentenced to six to 23 months in prison followed by two years of probation after pleading guilty to felony theft by deception, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Fernando convinced his victims that he had traveled to Europe on business in May 2024 but soon call…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police
Man Shot Execution-Style In BMW At Philadelphia Intersection: Police A Philadelphia man was found executed with a gunshot wound to the back of his head while sitting in a silver BMW at a busy South Philly intersection, authorities announced. The chilling discovery was made at 20th and Ritner streets around 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, when officers from the 3rd District responded to reports of a shooting, Philadelphia police said. Inside the luxury car, officers found a 56-year-old man slumped over, a single bullet lodged in the back of his skull. Medics from Engine 11 pronounced him dead at 2:50 p.m. No weapon was found at the scene, and the shooter r…

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Teen On Scooter Seriously Injured In Huntington Station Crash: Police Teen On Scooter Seriously Injured In Huntington Station Crash: Police
Teen On Scooter Seriously Injured In Huntington Station Crash: Police A teenager was seriously injured after being struck by a car while riding a scooter in Huntington Station, police announced on Sunday, March 2. The 18-year-old was riding an eastbound Segue scooter on New York Avenue near East 13th Street when he was hit by a 2022 Honda Accord at approximately 1 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. The driver, a 23-year-old from Huntington Station, was heading southbound when the crash occurred, police said. The teen suffered serious injuries and was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment. The driver was not inju…

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Lifestyle
Doylestown-Set 'The Brutalist' Triumphs At 2025 Oscars Doylestown-Set 'The Brutalist' Triumphs At 2025 Oscars
Doylestown-Set 'The Brutalist' Triumphs At 2025 Oscars At the 97th Academy Awards, "The Brutalist", a film deeply rooted in Pennsylvania's architectural heritage, emerged as a significant winner, securing accolades across multiple categories on Sunday, March 2. The Oscars ceremony celebrated "The Brutalist" with the following awards: Best Actor: Adrien Brody delivered a compelling portrayal of László Tóth, a Hungarian architect who immigrates to the United States post-World War II. This role earned Brody his second Oscar, reinforcing his status among the elite actors with multiple Academy Awards.  Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley's innova…

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$9,800 'Grandparent Scam' Stopped In Westbury: Police $9,800 'Grandparent Scam' Stopped In Westbury: Police
$9,800 'Grandparent Scam' Stopped In Westbury: Police An 84-year-old woman outsmarted a scammer who tried to trick her into handing over nearly $10,000 in Westbury, Nassau County police announced. Etienne Jackson, 39, of Menands, New York, was arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal $9,800 from the elderly woman in a common "grandparent scam," detectives said. Jackson called the victim on Saturday, March 1, claiming her grandson had been arrested and needed bail money, police said. But instead of handing over the cash, the woman contacted the Nassau County Police Department’s Third Squad for help. When Jackson showed up at her resi…

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Police & Fire
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’
Son Of NJ Judge Accused Of Posing As Cop In PA Speaks Out: ‘I’m No Fraud’ A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…

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Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PA State Police Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PA State Police
Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PA State Police A 45-year-old Chambersburg woman was found dead in Saint Thomas Township, prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, officials announced. Troopers were called to Richardson Drive on Saturday, March 1, at 12:03 p.m. to assist EMS and the Franklin County Coroner's Office with the deceased woman, according to PSP Chambersburg. The cause of death remains undetermined, and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say A man was shot and killed in broad daylight at a busy Hempstead intersection, sparking an intense homicide investigation, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, March 2. Gunfire erupted at the corner of West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, leaving a man bleeding out on the pavement, authorities said. When Hempstead police arrived at 12:22 p.m., they found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, according to detectives. Officers fought to keep him alive before rushing him to a nearby hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced d…

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