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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
Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (PHOTOS) Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (PHOTOS)
Car Flips Onto Roof In Franklin County Crash, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Crews (Photos) A man was rushed to the hospital after his car flipped onto its roof in a crash along Cumberland Highway in Franklin County, firefighters said. The wreck happened at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, near Iron Bridge Road in Pleasant Hall, according to the Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company. When emergency crews arrived, they found the vehicle overturned. Firefighters from Pleasant Hall and West End Fire and Rescue secured the car’s electrical system and assisted fire police with traffic control, officials said. Shippensburg Area EMS transported the driver to the hospital. His condition w…

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Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia Police Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia Police
Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver During Investigation: Philadelphia Police A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver during a vehicle investigation in West Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The 50-year-old officer was conducting a stop on the 6800 block of Haverford Avenue in the 19th District at 11:50 a.m. when an unrelated vehicle hit him before fleeing the scene, police said. The impact also damaged the front door of the police vehicle. The officer was transported to Roxborough Hospital, where he is expected to be treated and released. Details about the striking vehicle have not been releas…

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Brutal PA Carjacking Leaves Husband Seriously Injured, Attacker Sentenced Brutal PA Carjacking Leaves Husband Seriously Injured, Attacker Sentenced
Brutal PA Carjacking Leaves Husband Seriously Injured, Attacker Sentenced A Bethlehem man who ambushed a married couple in a violent carjacking attempt outside a West Broad Street restaurant has been sentenced to up to 22 years in state prison, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Elon James, 40, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, by Judge James T. Anthony to serve 10 years and 9 months to 22 years in state prison. He was convicted following a two-day jury trial that concluded on Jan. 25. James was found guilty of felony aggravated assault, criminal attempt – robbery of a motor vehicle, and criminal attempt – theft by…

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Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP
Lancaster Man With Criminal Past Arrested For Thaddeus Stevens College Shooting: PSP A convicted felon has been arrested for firing multiple gunshots at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Investigators identified 30-year-old Nicolas Pagan-Feliz as the suspect who fired multiple rounds between dorms on the main campus on Feb. 23, 2025, authorities said. The gunfire was not aimed at anyone, and no injuries were reported. Video surveillance of the shooter was shared with local police and media, leading a trooper from PSP Lancaster and an officer from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police to recognize Pagan-Feliz from past incidents, po…

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PA Middle School Social Worker Showed Nude Selfie To 14-Year-Old Student: DA PA Middle School Social Worker Showed Nude Selfie To 14-Year-Old Student: DA
PA Middle School Social Worker Showed Nude Selfie To 14-Year-Old Student: DA A Reading school social worker is accused of showing a 14-year-old student a picture of his genitalia and asking her to send him an explicit photo, Berks County authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Brenden D. Lindsey, 30, of Reading, was arrested after a child abuse referral to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office sparked an investigation into his alleged misconduct at Central Middle School, prosecutors said. Detectives determined that in January, Lindsey displayed an explicit image on his phone to a student during a private meeting in his office and requested she send him a p…

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Registered Sex Offender In PA Caught Sharing Child Porn On Facebook: DA Registered Sex Offender In PA Caught Sharing Child Porn On Facebook: DA
Registered Sex Offender In PA Caught Sharing Child Porn On Facebook: DA A convicted sex offender in Berks County was busted with hundreds of child pornography files, including images and videos he shared on Facebook, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Daniel R. Kromer, 60, of Reading, was already a lifetime registered sex offender in Pennsylvania when investigators uncovered his online activity, the Berks County District Attorney’s Office said. Kromer’s criminal history includes convictions for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and indecent assault, both in December 1999. The charges stemmed from incidents on January 1, 1994, and April 15, 1999, r…

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14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police 14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police
14 Puppies Abandoned In Plastic Cage Rescued In East Rockaway: Police Fourteen puppies were found abandoned in a plastic cage in an East Rockaway alleyway, prompting a police rescue, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. Fourth Precinct officers responded to a call about barking dogs near Centre Avenue at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Nassau County police. Upon arrival, officers discovered the puppies crammed into the cage and immediately transported them to the Town of Hempstead Animal Control for medical assessment and treatment. The investigation into who left the puppies is ongoing.

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Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton A disabled tractor-trailer is backing up traffic for miles on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, PennDOT announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The vehicle became disabled around 8:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 72A for Route 22/Paxtonia in Lower Paxton Township, according to officials. One lane remains restricted as crews work to clear the scene, causing severe congestion in the area. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. The restriction is expected to be lifted by 10:30 a.m., PennDOT said.

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Multiple Infant Porn Videos Among 100+ Child Abuse Images Found In PA Multiple Infant Porn Videos Among 100+ Child Abuse Images Found In PA
Multiple Infant Porn Videos Among 100+ Child Abuse Images Found In PA A Philadelphia man was caught with over 100 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone, Montgomery County authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Anthony Carr-Pierce, 38, was arrested following an investigation by the Montgomery County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The probe began when the messaging app Kik flagged a user for uploading more than 60 suspected child abuse videos across three accounts, prosecutors said. Detectives traced the IP address to Carr-Pierce’s cellphone and obtained a search warrant on Feb. 10, officials said. A forensic examinat…

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PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police
PA Man Accused Of Beating Girlfriend, Faces ICE Detainer: Police A Lebanon man accused of beating his girlfriend is now facing deportation proceedings, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Christopher Pereyra Pena, 28, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic disturbance on North Lincoln Avenue and Tiffany Lane in Lebanon at 6:22 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, according to the Lebanon City Police Department. A witness, Eylianna Hernandez, told police that Pena punched the victim, Yohanna Taveras, in the face multiple times and dragged her down the street by her hair, officers said in court documents. Taveras, who identified Pena as her boyfriend…

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