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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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Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man Who Died At Reading Hospital Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man Who Died At Reading Hospital
Next Of Kin Sought For Reading Man Who Died At Reading Hospital Authorities in Berks County are seeking help locating the next of kin for a Reading man who recently died at Reading Hospital, the coroner's office announced. Elliot Morales, 67, passed away at Reading Hospital, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. Deputy Coroner Jason Kantner shared the appeal for information on Friday, Jan. 17. While Morales' death has been attributed to natural causes, officials are now working to locate his family to make final arrangements. Anyone with information about Morales' relatives is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-…

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Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police
Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police A newly sworn-in Collingdale Police officer was terminated after just four days on the job following allegations that he pointed a gun and fired at another driver during a 2023 road rage incident, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Jan. 17. Kevon Darden, 25, of Ambler, was sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 12 to address staffing shortages in the Collingdale Police Department, borough officials said. By Thursday, Jan. 16, he was terminated after charges including simple assault, harassment, and terroristic threats were filed against him in connection to the April 2023 incident, police said…

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Collingdale Officer Pointed Gun At Dump Truck Driver In I-95 Road Rage Incident: State Police Collingdale Officer Pointed Gun At Dump Truck Driver In I-95 Road Rage Incident: State Police
Collingdale Officer Pointed Gun At Dump Truck Driver In I-95 Road Rage Incident: State Police A Collingdale police officer who was just sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 12, was fired on Thursday, Jan. 16, following serious charges stemming from an alleged road rage incident and shooting in Delaware County, authorities said. Kevon Darden, 28, of Ambler, PA, faces charges after reportedly pointing a firearm at a dump truck driver on I-95 on April 5, 2023, according to an affidavit of probable cause released by Pennsylvania State Police. The incident began at 8:58 a.m. on I-95 North near Mile Marker 8.0 in Ridley Township, PA State Police detailed in the affidavit. A dump truck drive…

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Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA
Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA A Brookhaven man is accused of committing a string of burglaries in West Chester, including stealing a police officer’s body armor vest and badge from a patrol car, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday, Jan. 17. Lawrence Dass, 27, was charged with five counts of burglary and related offenses following his Jan. 14 arrest by the West Chester Borough Police Department. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Marian Vito, who set bail at $50,000, officials said. Dass is being held at Chester County Prison ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 21. Aut…

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Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials
Man Dies By Suicide At Pennsylvania Courthouse: Officials A man died by suicide inside the Huntingdon County Courthouse early Thursday morning, Jan. 16, according to a statement from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Law enforcement confirmed there is no threat to public safety. The courthouse will remain closed for the day, with all proceedings rescheduled, court officials said. Defendants and counsel will receive official notice of the new dates from Huntingdon County Court Administration, according to the release. The courthouse staff and public were thanked for their cooperation and understanding during the swift response by l…

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Lititz Man Accused Of Raping Child Turns Himself In: Police Lititz Man Accused Of Raping Child Turns Himself In: Police
Lititz Man Accused Of Raping Child Turns Himself In: Police A Lititz man is facing multiple charges, including the rape of a child, after turning himself in to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police on Friday, Jan. 16. Josue Efrain Rivera, 42, surrendered to police after notifying Lancaster County Dispatch of his intent to report to the NLCRPD station, according to investigators. Rivera is accused of sexually assaulting a child under 13, authorities said. The alleged abuse occurred at a residence on the 800 block of Hopeland Road in Clay Township, police detailed. Following an investigation, detectives interviewed Rivera and gathered evidence co…

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12-Year-Old’s Shooting Death In Chambersburg Leads To 2nd Arrest: Police 12-Year-Old’s Shooting Death In Chambersburg Leads To 2nd Arrest: Police
12-Year-Old’s Shooting Death In Chambersburg Leads To 2nd Arrest: Police A 16-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting death of a 12-year-old in Chambersburg in December 2024, according to a police release on Thursday, Jan. 16. Chambersburg Police announced that the teen was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person after a December 12 incident on the 200 block of Birch Street. Officers responded to a home on Birch Street to find the 12-year-old boy inside with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite medical efforts, the child succumbed to his injuries, police said. The investigation revealed that th…

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Copiague Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Suffolk Police Copiague Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Suffolk Police
Copiague Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Suffolk Police Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a massage parlor raid in Copiague on Thursday, Jan. 16, following numerous community complaints. The raid occurred at an unnamed business located at 80G East Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst at approximately 2:15 p.m., police said. Shang Fengling, 53, and Yan-Hua Lin, 44, both of Flushing, were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, according to authorities. Both women were issued desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Centra…

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Croydon Carpet Company Fire That Injured Firefighter Lands Arsonist Years In Prison: Bucks DA Croydon Carpet Company Fire That Injured Firefighter Lands Arsonist Years In Prison: Bucks DA
Croydon Carpet Company Fire That Injured Firefighter Lands Arsonist Years In Prison: Bucks DA A Philadelphia man was sentenced to up to six years in state prison for setting a fire that caused over $1 million in damage to a Croydon business and injured a firefighter, officials announced Thursday, Jan. 16. Shayne Holland, 26, pleaded guilty in November to two counts of arson, along with charges of reckless burning, criminal mischief, possession of explosive material, and disorderly conduct, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Common Pleas Judge Gary B. Gilman sentenced Holland to 2½ to six years in state prison, followed by four years of probation, for the Nov. …

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Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police
Woman Fights Off Rape Attempt At PA Business: State Police A Glen Mills man is accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Concord Township business before being apprehended nearby, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Patrick O'Shea, 46, was arrested after troopers responded to a report of an assault in progress at a business in the 200 block of Wilmington-West Chester Pike at 9:36 a.m., police said. The investigation revealed that O'Shea entered the business and began conversing with the woman, who was alone at the time, authorities said. When she entered a small room at the rear of the business, O'Shea allegedly followed, ph…

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