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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 on Fire Flees Scene After Setting Portable Bathroom Ablaze in Nassau County Man on Fire Flees Scene After Setting Portable Bathroom Ablaze in Nassau County
Man on Fire Flees Scene After Setting Portable Bathroom Ablaze in Nassau County Levittown detectives are scratching their heads after a portable bathroom went up in flames early Saturday morning—followed by a man running from the scene, also on fire. The bizarre incident happened in front of a home at 119 Sprucewood Drive around 4:30 a.m. on December 14. Officers arrived to find a scorched portable bathroom parked on the front lawn, and witnesses reported spotting an unidentified man fleeing eastbound down Sprucewood Drive, running like a stuntman in an action movie, literally in flames. Detectives are unsure if the fiery fugitive was an unlucky bystander or somehow …

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by Jillian Pikora & Kathy Reakes
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Immigrants Defrauded Out Of $40K By Fake Attorney: Nassau DA Immigrants Defrauded Out Of $40K By Fake Attorney: Nassau DA
Immigrants Defrauded Out Of $40K By Fake Attorney: Nassau DA A Ronkonkoma woman will spend up to four years in prison after posing as an immigration attorney and defrauding undocumented immigrants of more than $40,000, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Dec. 18. Tania Gonzalez, 48, also known as Tania Ayala, pleaded guilty earlier this year to grand larceny and scheme to defraud charges. Between December 2015 and March 2020, Gonzalez falsely claimed to be an immigration lawyer, offering legal assistance to immigrants desperate for help, according to DA Anne T. Donnelly. The DA's investigation revealed that Gonzalez mi…

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Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA
Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at police officers during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, the Berks County District Attorney's office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The incident began when officers spotted a stolen Toyota Camry on Cotton Street around 8:01 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, as detailed in the DA's release. When they attempted a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Davius Manuel Ortiz, fled on foot, leading police through alleys and backyards. During the chase, Ortiz reportedly fired at least seven shots at officers and nearby …

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Politics
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County’s own Chris Ferro, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience, has officially declared his candidacy for the York County Court of Common Pleas, his campaign told Dail Voice in an email on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  The 2025 election cycle is expected to bring two open judicial seats to the Court, and Ferro, aims to fill one of them. “York County deserves judges who are prepared, experienced, and impartial,” Ferro stated. “Our community needs a justice system that promotes fairness, protects the vulnerable, and upholds the rule of law. An independent judiciary that ensur…

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Police & Fire
Missing 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz Of Lancaster Found, Police Say Missing 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz Of Lancaster Found, Police Say
Missing 14-Year-Old Sergio Cruz Of Lancaster Found, Police Say Lancaster City police are no longer seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sergio Cruz, a 14-year-old who was reported missing, officials announced on Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Sergio had last been seen on Saturday, Dec. 14, around 8 p.m. in Lancaster, PA. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black vest.  He was located safely on Thursday, Dec. 19, the police said.  The Lancaster City Bureau of Police was asking anyone with information about Sergio’s whereabouts to contact county dispatch at 717-664-1180. 

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Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception
Vice President Of Warrington Soccer Club Charged With Theft By Deception A former vice president of the Warrington Soccer Club is facing charges after police say she embezzled nearly $30,000 from the organization over a span of two years. Kristie Nicole Creswick, 39, of Warrington, surrendered to authorities on December 12, 2024, following an investigation that revealed she had allegedly stolen $29,621 from the soccer club and associated teams between April 2021 and December 2023. The investigation was initiated in January 2024 when club officials reported discrepancies in their finances. Warrington Police Detectives worked closely with the club to uncover the …

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Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police
Man Trapped Under Forklift Rescued At Lancaster Plant: Police Firefighters freed a man trapped under a forklift at a Lancaster manufacturing plant after a terrifying accident early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, police said. Emergency crews rushed to the Armstrong Plant at 1067 Dillerville Road around 6:34 a.m., after a tow motor overturned, pinning the operator’s leg beneath it, according to Lancaster City Police. With quick action from rescue teams, the man was freed before 7 a.m., dispatch confirmed. He was taken to a hospital with injuries to his leg, which were described as non-life-threatening, police added. The man’s current condition has not…

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Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING) Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (DEVELOPING)
Active Police Incident Shuts Down Garber Street In Chambersburg (Developing) An active police incident has prompted road closures in Chambersburg, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 11:24 a.m. The Chambersburg Police Department is urging the public to avoid the area of Garber Street and Lincoln Way East while officers address the situation. Garber Street is closed from Lincoln Way East to East King Street, according to the department. Details about the incident have not been disclosed. Police have assured the public that they will provide an update once the situation is resolved. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA
Daylight Fatal Porch Shooting Lands Lebanon Man Life Sentence: DA A Lebanon man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a fatal daylight shooting, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Juan Delgado, 35, was convicted of first-degree murder last month after prosecutors said he shot and killed Jean Ortiz Rivera on March 9, 2023. Rivera was sitting on his front porch in Lebanon City when Delgado walked up and shot him twice at close range. The attack, witnessed by Rivera’s wife, was captured on her home surveillance system and became key evidence in Delgado’s trial. Authorities said the murder stemmed from a dispute between Delgado’s sister and …

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Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police
Death Investigation Closes Road In Upper Allen Township: Police A man was found dead in Upper Allen Township early Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to police. Upper Allen Township Police Department officers were called to the 400 block of Ricky Road at approximately 3:45 a.m., where they discovered the deceased man, authorities said in a release. A portion of the road was temporarily closed as detectives conducted their investigation. The road has since reopened, police said. Officials assured the public that there is no ongoing danger related to the incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police are seeking tips and relevant video footag…

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