Jillian Pikora

Deputy Managing Editor

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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. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Reading, PA
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Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading
Massive Cache Of Illegal Fireworks During July 4 Crackdown In Reading Dozens of illegal fireworks displays, mortar shells, and bottle rockets were seized during the City of Reading's annual Fourth of July enforcement effort, officials announced Thursday, July 9. Reading police responded to **69 incidents involving illegal fireworks** over the holiday and confiscated a large cache of prohibited explosives as part of a dedicated enforcement detail, city officials said. Among the items seized were approximately: 60 prepackaged fireworks display boxes 25 pounds of 3-inch mortar shells 5 pounds of 2-inch mortar shells 2 pounds of linked firecrackers 40 bottle r…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder 20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder 20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder
20-Year-Old New Dad Shot Dead While Working Construction; PA Homeowner Charged With Murder A baby girl is growing up without her father after her 20-year-old contractor father was shot and killed while working at a home in Pennsylvania — and police have charged the homeowner with murder.  The victim was identified as Salis Hanrahan, 20, of Philadelphia. Hanrahan was working at a residence in the city's Roxborough neighborhood when the shooting happened on Wednesday, July 8, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a hospital case in the 400 block of Ripka Street at approximately 2:19 p.m., where they learned Hanrahan had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to th…

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Steelton-Highspire, PA
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Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old Highspire Man: Coroner Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old Highspire Man: Coroner Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old Highspire Man: Coroner
Body Found In Susquehanna River ID'd As 29-Year-Old Highspire Man: Coroner A 29-year-old man found dead in the Susquehanna River near the has been identified. Shaun Sprecher's body was discovered near the Steelton Boat Launch after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, prompting a response from emergency crews and the Dauphin County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office initially delayed releasing Sprecher's identity while next-of-kin notifications were being completed. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 9. Sprecher was mostly recently living in West Hanover Township but was originally from Highspire, according to public records. Sprecher's cause and manner of …

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Quarryville, PA
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Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In Lancaster County (UPDATE) Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In Lancaster County (UPDATE) Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In Lancaster County (UPDATE)
Roofer, Golfer ID'd As 19-Year-Old Killed Riding Electric Unicycle In Lancaster County (Update) A 19-year-old roofer remembered for his infectious smile, love of sports, and perfectly striped lawns has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash involving a truck and an electric unicycle. Randal A. Stoltzfus, of Salisbury Township, died after the collision at the intersection of Route 322 and Sheep Hill Road in East Earl Township around 8:48 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office said. Coroner investigators determined Stoltzfus died from multiple blunt force trauma. His death was ruled an accident. East Earl Township police are investigating the crash. …

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Albany, NY
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US Marshals Help Capture Man Accused Of Killing Woman In Car On Albany Street (UPDATE) US Marshals Help Capture Man Accused Of Killing Woman In Car On Albany Street (UPDATE) US Marshals Help Capture Man Accused Of Killing Woman In Car On Albany Street (UPDATE)
US Marshals Help Capture Man Accused Of Killing Woman In Car On Albany Street (Update) A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman inside her vehicle on a Washington Avenue street in Albany, police announced Thursday, July 9. Vance Mims, 44, of Albany, was identified as the man responsible for the July 5 killing of 39-year-old Iris Vazquez following an investigation by the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit, police said. Officers had responded to the 300 block of Washington Avenue near Sprague Place around 1:25 p.m. Sunday, July 5, where they found Vazquez suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest. She was treated …

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Carlisle, PA
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Carlisle Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ Carlisle Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ Carlisle Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ
Carlisle Man Indicted After Failing To Register As Sex Offender Following Move: DOJ A Pennsylvania man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after allegedly failing to register as a sex offender when he moved to Ohio, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, July 9. Caleb McRoberts, 33, of Carlisle, was indicted Wednesday on one count of failing to register as a sex offender under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), according to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller. Federal prosecutors allege McRoberts relocated to Ohio sometime in December 2023 but failed to register his new address as required under SORNA. The indictment alleges the …

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Aston-Brookhaven, PA
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Brookhaven Man's Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PSP Brookhaven Man's Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PSP Brookhaven Man's Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PSP
Brookhaven Man's Tax Office Visit Ends With Alleged Threat To Burn Gov. Shapiro's Mansion: PSP A Brookhaven man's visit to a Delaware County lawmaker's office for help with his taxes spiraled into a threat to burn down Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence and an antisemitic slur, Pennsylvania State Police said Thursday, July 9. Richard John Franklin, 65, went to the district office of State Rep. Leanne Krueger on East Brookhaven Road in Brookhaven Borough on Tuesday, July 7, seeking assistance with outstanding taxes, according to investigators. While speaking with a staff member, Franklin allegedly used an antisemitic slur as he threatened to commit arson at the Governor's Residence, polic…

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Parkesburg-Cochranville, PA
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Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against Chesco Man: State Police Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against Chesco Man: State Police Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against Chesco Man: State Police
Thousands Of Explicit Images Of Children Lead To 101 Charges Against Chesco Man: State Police A Pennsylvania man is facing more than 100 charges after State Police said investigators found thousands of child sexual abuse material images on his electronic devices, authorities announced on Thursday, July 9. Thomas Kempist Bernard was arrested following an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police at the Embreeville Station's Criminal Investigation Unit, according to a PSP release. Investigators said electronics and storage devices associated with Bernard contained thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Bernard was charged in District Court 15-3…

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Chichester, PA
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Tractor-Trailer Hits Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees In Delco Tractor-Trailer Hits Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees In Delco Tractor-Trailer Hits Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees In Delco
Tractor-Trailer Hits Constable Prisoner Transport Of 7 Detainees, Flees In Delco A tractor-trailer struck a Pennsylvania State Constables transport vehicle carrying seven detainees before fleeing the scene, authorities announced. The crash happened in Upper Chichester Township at approximately 10:38 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, as constables were transporting seven detainees from the Delaware County Prison to a district court, according to Pennsylvania State Constables. The tractor-trailer hit one of the transport vehicles, causing significant damage before leaving the scene, police said. Officers from the Delaware County Park Police Department, Upper Chichester Township…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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20-Year-Old Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Delco DA 20-Year-Old Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Delco DA 20-Year-Old Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Delco DA
20-Year-Old Woman With Down Syndrome Found Soaked, Deprived Of Food, Abused: Delco DA A 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome was found soaked from head to toe, malnourished, and injured after months of abuse and neglect, the prosecutors announced on Thursday, July 9. Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr "Hasan" Sanders, both of Colwyn, have been charged following an investigation by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division into the treatment of the care-dependent woman, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced.  The investigation began on Friday, April 25, when an unidentified caller reported what they believed was a juvenile crying on the front steps…

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