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.

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Harrisburg, PA
Police & Fire
Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say
Manhunt: Man Wanted On Child Sex Crime Warrants In Harrisburg Police Say A man is wanted on multiple felony warrants accusing him of sexually abusing a child, city police announced Tuesday, July 7. Tyrese Ruiz, 26, of Harrisburg, is wanted on charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors, Harrisburg Police said. Ruiz was last known to live in the uptown area of Harrisburg, investigators also noted. He may currently have shorter hair than shown in the photo released with the warrant, police said. Anyone with information about Ruiz or his whereabouts is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at…

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Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem
Wanted Man Flees Traffic Stop Leading Troopers On Chase Before PIT Maneuver: PSP Bethlehem A man wanted on a fleeing and eluding warrant was arrested after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a pursuit through Bethlehem before troopers used a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop his vehicle, authorities said.  Paulo Silva, 50, fled during a traffic stop conducted by Bethlehem police after officers learned he had an active warrant for fleeing and eluding, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Troopers later located Silva driving on Route 22 East near Route 378 in Bethlehem on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 2:45 p.m. When they attempted to stop …

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward
Arson At Northeast Philly Mosque Sparks Hate Crime Probe, $2.5K Reward A fire intentionally set at a Northeast Philadelphia mosque over the holiday weekend is being investigated as an arson, with civil rights leaders urging authorities to determine whether it was motivated by hate. Officers and Philadelphia Fire Department personnel responded to the Northeast Islamic Center in the 1400 block of Tyson Avenue on Sunday, July 5, at approximately 2:11 a.m. after a fire was reported, Philadelphia police said. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the enclosed front porch area of the building. The mosque was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported, po…

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Lancaster, PA
News
Freezers Packed With 55+ Dead Animals In Lancaster County Ends With Pet Ban: DA Freezers Packed With 55+ Dead Animals In Lancaster County Ends With Pet Ban: DA
Freezers Packed With 55+ Dead Animals In Lancaster County Ends With Pet Ban: DA A man convicted in a disturbing animal cruelty case involving dozens of dead animals stored in freezers and neglected pets left behind in a boarded-up home has been sentenced, prosecutors announced on Monday, July 6. Eric Lee Wise Werner, 41, of Conoy Township, was sentenced by Judge Todd Brown on June 26 after a Lancaster County jury found him guilty in March of 17 counts of animal cruelty, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Brown sentenced Werner to four years of probation, ordered him to pay a $300 fine, undergo a mental health evaluation, and prohibi…

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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
News
Dad Of 3 ID'd After Fatal Police Shooting At Children's Hospital In Philly Dad Of 3 ID'd After Fatal Police Shooting At Children's Hospital In Philly
Dad Of 3 ID'd After Fatal Police Shooting At Children's Hospital In Philly A Philadelphia father of three has been identified as the man who was fatally shot by a police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, authorities announced Monday, July 6. Joseph "Smitty" Smithers, 32, was killed after officers responded to the hospital at 3601 St. Christopher's Drive on Thursday, July 2, at approximately 10:21 a.m., Philadelphia police said. Officers were dispatched after a family member called 911 because Smithers was experiencing a mental health crisis and was believed to be suicidal, according to the police. Smithers had been directed off the hospital…

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Reading, PA
News
Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged
Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged Pennsylvania State Police have announced funeral arrangements for Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., the veteran trooper who was killed while inspecting a tractor-trailer driven by a New York trucker after investigators say a Massachusetts truck driver crashed onto the shoulder of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, 15 Academy Lane in Ashland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, July 6. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial services will be…

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Lykens Valley, PA
Police & Fire
Active PSP Incident Closes Residential Street (DEVELOPING) Active PSP Incident Closes Residential Street (DEVELOPING)
Active PSP Incident Closes Residential Street (Developing) Pennsylvania State Police are responding to what they described as an "active incident" on Monday afternoon. The incident is unfolding on Church Street in Marysville, where part of the residential roadway was closed as troopers remained on scene on Monday, July 6. State police have not released any details about what prompted the response. Troopers declined to provide additional information when contacted by Daily Voice. It remains unclear whether anyone has been injured or if there is any ongoing threat to the public. Daily Voice has reached out to Pennsylvania State Police for additiona…

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Lancaster, PA
News
Stranger Shoots Family Man Walking In Lancaster County Central Park, Then Self: Police Stranger Shoots Family Man Walking In Lancaster County Central Park, Then Self: Police
Stranger Shoots Family Man Walking In Lancaster County Central Park, Then Self: Police Kevin Lucas was walking through Lancaster County Central Park when Brandon Cunningham, a man he did not know, shot him before turning the gun on himself, police said. A Lititz family man was shot and killed by a stranger while walking through Lancaster County Central Park, authorities revealed in a major update at the start of July. Brandon Cunningham, 32, of East Hempfield Township, shot at two people as they were walking through the park on Wednesday, June 24. Cunningham struck Kevin T. Lucas, 47, before turning the gun on himself, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. The pe…

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Bethlehem, PA
News
Driver Charged In Death Of Bethlehem Firefighter Thrown From Moving Car At Shopping Center Driver Charged In Death Of Bethlehem Firefighter Thrown From Moving Car At Shopping Center
Driver Charged In Death Of Bethlehem Firefighter Thrown From Moving Car At Shopping Center The driver of a car involved in the crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter has been charged, Northampton County prosecutors announced on Monday, July 6. Zachary Warren Barndt, of Bethlehem Township, is charged with Accidents Involving Death, Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Careless Driving – Unintentional Death, Driving Without a License, and multiple traffic offenses in connection with the death of Daniel J. Maffea, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Bar…

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Chichester, PA
Police & Fire
Woman Shot In Face During Fight Outside Delaware Papa John's On July 4; Man Arrested In PA Woman Shot In Face During Fight Outside Delaware Papa John's On July 4; Man Arrested In PA
Woman Shot In Face During Fight Outside Delaware Papa John's On July 4; Man Arrested In PA A woman was shot in the face during a Fourth of July fight outside a Papa John's restaurant in Delaware, and the man accused of pulling the trigger was arrested the following day in Pennsylvania, state police announced on Monday, July 6. Paul Waller, 39, of Wilmington, was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 5, one day after the shooting in the 2100 block of Marsh Road in Wilmington, according to Delaware State Police. The shooting happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, when troopers responded to the restaurant for reports of gunfire. When troopers and emer…

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