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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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Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Shooting As VA Family Seeks Support For Son’s Future Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Shooting As VA Family Seeks Support For Son’s Future
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Shooting As VA Family Seeks Support For Son’s Future The family of Kaleb Barker, the Danville firefighter who tragically died in an accident, is seeking support to secure his young son's future. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched on behalf of Barker’s wife, Dr. Natalie Barker, by her colleagues at Chatham Animal Clinic in Virginia to help fund their son Noah’s education. As of Saturday, March 9, the fundraiser has raised over $16,000 toward its $50,000 goal. Barker, 31, was shot in the torso inside a home in the 900 block of Countryside Drive in Ringgold, Virginia on Tuesday, March 5, at 7:42 p.m., according to the Pittsylvania…

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Racing At 130 MPH On LIE Lands Oyster Bay Man Charges: Police Racing At 130 MPH On LIE Lands Oyster Bay Man Charges: Police
Racing At 130 MPH On LIE Lands Oyster Bay Man Charges: Police A Long Island driver was caught racing at 130 mph on the Long Island Expressway in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, March 8. Lelis Zavala, 23, of Oyster Bay, was cited for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving after officers from the Street Takeover Task Force spotted his 2018 Toyota Corolla racing another vehicle near Exit 59 around midnight, according to police. Zavala was slapped with eight additional vehicle and traffic infractions. His car was impounded, and he is set to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip on March 28.

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Drunk Driver Sideswipes Police Cruiser, Tries To Flee On Sunrise Highway: SCPD Drunk Driver Sideswipes Police Cruiser, Tries To Flee On Sunrise Highway: SCPD
Drunk Driver Sideswipes Police Cruiser, Tries To Flee On Sunrise Highway: Scpd A Long Island man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a police vehicle and attempting to flee on Sunrise Highway, Suffolk County police announced. Cristian Sanchez, 25, of Coram, was driving a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe eastbound near Exit 57 in Yaphank when he sideswiped a marked highway patrol vehicle from the left lane at 11:58 p.m. on Friday, March 7, police said. Instead of stopping, Sanchez continued eastbound until he was pulled over by officers with the Street Takeover Task Force and taken into custody, authorities said. He was charged with: Aggravated…

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Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police
Officer Slashed With Switchblade By Teen In Massapequa Park: Police A police officer suffered a severe hand laceration when a 16-year-old armed with a switchblade resisted arrest in Massapequa Park, authorities said. Officers responded to Lake Shore Drive around 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, for reports of a suspicious male pulling on car door handles, Nassau County police said. The Bureau of Special Operations assisted in canvassing the area and spotted a suspect matching the description fleeing on foot. As officers attempted to detain him, the teen grabbed at his clothing, and a concealed black switchblade severely injured an officer’s hand, investig…

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Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Pedestrian Killed In Bay Shore Hit-And-Run Crash: Police A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Bay Shore, Suffolk County police announced on Saturday, March 8. The man was attempting to cross Main Street near Shore Lane at 2:10 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified. Detectives believe the suspect vehicle is a small to mid-size dark-colored SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Halifax Man’s Sick Intentions Exposed After 65 Child Exploitation Files Found: Feds Halifax Man’s Sick Intentions Exposed After 65 Child Exploitation Files Found: Feds
Halifax Man’s Sick Intentions Exposed After 65 Child Exploitation Files Found: Feds A former Dauphin County man is headed to federal prison after authorities uncovered disturbing evidence of his plans to exploit a child, the FBI shared on Saturday, March 8.  Dylan Ruppert, 29, of Halifax, was sentenced to 97 months behind bars after investigators found 65 files of child sexual exploitation on his phone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Saturday, Feb. 22. Federal and state agents raided Ruppert’s home on Aug. 11, 2023, and not only discovered the explicit images but also chilling messages in which he allegedly discussed …

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‘He Was Loved’: Family Remembers Giovanni Zambrano, 22, Missing Allentown Man Found Dead ‘He Was Loved’: Family Remembers Giovanni Zambrano, 22, Missing Allentown Man Found Dead
‘He Was Loved’: Family Remembers Giovanni Zambrano, 22, Missing Allentown Man Found Dead Giovanni Zambrano was more than just a name on a missing person’s alert—he was a hardworking young man, a dedicated gamer, and a beloved brother in a family of seven. His aunt, Aura Santos, shared memories of the 22-year-old after his remains were found in a wooded area of Allentown earlier this week. Zambrano, a graduate of William Allen High School, was remembered as a "shy and sweet kid" who took pride in showing up to work on time and had considered going to college. "He just didn’t see a way out of his emotional problems and couldn’t see a way out," Santos said. She recalled how much…

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Search Intensifies For Missing Easton Teen Enci Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked Search Intensifies For Missing Easton Teen Enci Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked
Search Intensifies For Missing Easton Teen Enci Wu, Last Seen In NJ, Feared Sex Trafficked The search for missing Pennsylvania teen Enci Aubrey Wu has gained momentum as community members rally for more visibility and support in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to statements by her parents on Friday, March 7. Wu, 14, of Palmer Township, Easton, who goes by Aubrey, vanished after climbing out of a bathroom window at her home on Jan. 10, 2025. Investigators later confirmed she was seen in New Jersey and at a Wawa in Whitehall Township on Jan. 11, but she has not been located since. Her parents and volunteers have been tirelessly searching for her for nearly two months, p…

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‘Heartbreaking’ Years-Long Sex Abuse Of 2 Kids Uncovered: Lebanon County DA ‘Heartbreaking’ Years-Long Sex Abuse Of 2 Kids Uncovered: Lebanon County DA
‘Heartbreaking’ Years-Long Sex Abuse Of 2 Kids Uncovered: Lebanon County DA A Pennsylvania man sexually abused two children for years before his alleged crimes were uncovered, prosecutors announced. Kevin Charles Martin is facing 17 charges related to the sexual abuse of children after a ChildLine report in November 2024 triggered an investigation, the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office said. The report alleged Martin engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile victim dating back to 2016. Investigators later identified a second victim, prosecutors said. Both children detailed years of disturbing abuse in forensic interviews, authorities said. A…

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Counselor Used Hidden Cameras To Record Women In Bathroom At Quakertown Office: DA Counselor Used Hidden Cameras To Record Women In Bathroom At Quakertown Office: DA
Counselor Used Hidden Cameras To Record Women In Bathroom At Quakertown Office: DA A family counselor is accused of secretly placing spy cameras disguised as charging blocks to record women using the bathroom at his Quakertown office, authorities announced on Thursday, March 6. Jonathan Elliot Moyer, 54, of Alburtis, was arrested after investigators uncovered video evidence of him setting up the covert devices, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. The investigation began Monday, March 3, when a witness discovered an electronic storage device containing footage of Moyer placing a hidden camera in the bathroom at Empower Life Coaching & Counseling, …

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