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Jillian Pikora

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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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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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Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York
Frank Brannon Arrested For Brutal Robbery Of Elderly Woman In West York Frank Brannon Jr., wanted for brutally assaulting and robbing a 70-year-old woman in West York, has been arrested, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Brannon was taken into custody and arraigned on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, according to York County Central Booking records. He had been wanted for the Dec. 12 robbery on the 1100 block of Rampart Avenue, where an elderly woman was attacked and had her purse stolen, West York Borough Police Department said. Rebecca E. Santiago, 36, who acted as a lookout during the robbery, was previously arrested and is being held at York County Prison. WY…

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Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police
Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the face in West Philadelphia, only to find himself taken into custody, authorities say. The incident unfolded on the 5800 block of Arch Street at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, according to Philadelphia police. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. Despite his injuries, the victim is being held as a prisoner. Investigators have recovered a weapon, and the scene …

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Elmwood Park Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash Elmwood Park Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash
Elmwood Park Aviation Enthusiast Killed, Three Seriously Injured In Fiery I-80 Crash A New Jersey man was killed, and three passengers — his wife, son, and his son's girlfriend — were critically injured when a car lost control and was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Tobyhanna Township, PA, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a press release on Monday, Dec. 16. The crash happened at mile marker 286.6 westbound around 8:39 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, during hazardous road conditions, troopers said. Vladimir Kevereski, 58, of Elmwood Park, NJ, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic westbound when he lost control on the slippery roadway. The car s…

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Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …

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