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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
Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police
Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being struck by a driver in a stolen car during a Tuesday night incident in Feltonville, police announced at a press conference. The officer, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in stable condition following the collision at Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, police said. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, two officers on patrol spotted a white Honda that had been reported stolen in an armed carjacking on Sunday. They followed the vehicle as it became stuck in traffic at t…

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News
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography ** Warning: The following details may be disturbing to some readers. ** A former Lancaster County family medicine physician is facing felony charges for sexually exploiting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography, according to police, public records, and court documents. Frank Yang Liu, 33, of Manheim, was charged after an investigation by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD), and Lancaster County detectives. Authorities allege Liu used Instagram to exchange explicit messages and images …

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Man Accused Of Raping Runaway PA Teen Had Grandson Call Her 'Mommy': Affidavit Man Accused Of Raping Runaway PA Teen Had Grandson Call Her 'Mommy': Affidavit
Man Accused Of Raping Runaway PA Teen Had Grandson Call Her 'Mommy': Affidavit An Enola man is accused of raping a runaway juvenile, providing her drugs and alcohol, and holding her against her will, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Steven John Gallagher, 65, was arrested after East Pennsboro Township Police were alerted by Lower Paxton Township Police at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, about the possible presence of a missing juvenile at his residence on the 700 block of Valley Street in Enola. Gallagher initially told officers he had dropped the girl, identified as I.M., off at Adams Ricci Park 45 minutes earl…

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Schools
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (Developing) An active police investigation is underway at a Philadelphia school following reports of a firearm on campus Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, authorities said. Officers responded to Bartram High School on the 6700 block of Elmwood Avenue at 10:03 a.m. after receiving a report of a male student with a firearm. The building was placed on lockdown, police said. Two male individuals believed to have brought the weapon onto the premises were detained, but the firearm has not yet been recovered, officials said. For the safety of students and staff, Bartram High School will have an early dismissal…

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News
Lancaster Raid Busts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA Lancaster Raid Busts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA
Lancaster Raid Busts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA A Lancaster man is accused of dealing more than $19,000 in illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, authorities announced. Josiah McClarence-Giddons, 30, was charged with multiple felonies, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, after a search warrant was executed at his home in the 600 block of East Madison Street on Tuesday, Nov. 14, according to the Lancaster County Drug Task Force. Agents with the Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and Pennsylvania State Police said they seized…

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Traffic
Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING) Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING)
Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (Developing) A disabled vehicle on US Route 22 westbound near Exit PA 191—Nazareth Pike—is causing a temporary shoulder closure, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 10:38 a.m. The incident occurred 0 miles west of the Nazareth Pike exit. Crews are working to address the situation, with the anticipated resolution expected by 11:24 a.m., according to PennDOT's latest update at 10:49 a.m. Drivers should proceed with caution in the area and remain alert for ongoing traffic management efforts. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. &nb…

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Next Of Kin Sought For Wyomissing Man Found Dead: Coroner's Office Next Of Kin Sought For Wyomissing Man Found Dead: Coroner's Office
Next Of Kin Sought For Wyomissing Man Found Dead: Coroner's Office The next of kin for an 81-year-old man is being sought by the Berk's County Coroner's office , according to a release on Wednesday, Nov. 27.  The 81-year-old Terrence P. Grady was found dead at his home located at 1743 Reading Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA 19610 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, according to the coroner. Officials say he may have also lived at 1300 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607. Anyone with information about Grady's family is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner's Office at 610-478-3280.

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Police & Fire
Open Lewdness Reported Outside Acme In Delaware County: PA State Police Open Lewdness Reported Outside Acme In Delaware County: PA State Police
Open Lewdness Reported Outside Acme In Delaware County: PA State Police An investigation into a report of open lewdness outside an Acme supermarket in Concord Township is underway, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Troopers were called to the store on Byers Drive in Delaware County at approximately 8:32 p.m. after receiving a complaint about inappropriate behavior in the parking lot, according to the release. John Anderson, 65, of Kennett Square, is accused of the incident, which allegedly took place near his 2015 Ford Escape. A 33-year-old woman from Media is listed as the victim, police said. Details of what transpired were not d…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police A man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 26, police announced. The 36-year-old victim was taken to Temple University Hospital after being shot multiple times in the torso. He was pronounced dead at 1:27 p.m., authorities said. The incident happened around 12:56 p.m. on the 2900 block of N. Bambrey Street. A person of interest is in custody, but no weapon has been recovered, according to the release. The Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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$2.5 Million Bail For PA Man Charged With Statutory Sexual Assault Of Teen: Police $2.5 Million Bail For PA Man Charged With Statutory Sexual Assault Of Teen: Police
$2.5 Million Bail For PA Man Charged With Statutory Sexual Assault Of Teen: Police A Bucks County man is accused of having sexual intercourse with a teen, Plumstead Township police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Fernando Santos Tzij-Noriega, 24, also known as Santos Tzub Alfaro, was charged with felonies for Statutory Sexual Assault and Corruption of Minors following an investigation that began on Monday, Nov. 18, police said. The allegations stem from a report of a 24-year-old man engaging in sexual acts with a juvenile female in Pipersville, according to the release. Tzij-Noriega was taken into custody without incident on Friday, Nov. 22, arraigned by Magisterial D…

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