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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
Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say
Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Central PA, Police Say A Quarryville man has been charged following an undercover drug bust, the police announced on Thursday afternoon.  Jesus Samuel Torres Jr., 20 of the 100 block of East State Street, was arrested following a warranted search of his apartment at 6:10 a.m. on June 6, according to a release by the Quaryville police.   Leading up to the search the department says it "conducted undercover narcotic purchases as well as surveillance of the suspect's apartment." The search "yielded 3.5 grams of 'Crack' Cocaine, approximately 2 pounds of Marijuana, digital scales, packaging material, …

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Traffic
Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home
Dump Truck Crashes Into Amish Family's Bird-In-Hand Home An Amish family's home was struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  The truck's cab's front right tire appears to have blown out based on photos shared by Daniel Stoltzfus who also witnessed the crash.  He wrote the following in part in a social media post: "I heard something and looked up. The truck went between the tree and the house." The incident happened near the intersection of Snakehill and Stormstown roads in Upper Leacock Township at the border between Leola and Bird-In-Hand around 7:34 a.m. on June 6. …

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Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Goes Off-Road Along 283 (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash has sent a tractor-trailer into a wooded area along PA Route 283 in Lancaster County on Friday afternoon, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened on PA Rt 283 West at Exit: PA 741 - Millerville/East Petersburg around 12:41 p.m. on June 6.  As of 2 p.m. there was still lane restriction.  The cause of the crash remains unclear and no injuries have been reported according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  Check back here for updates on this developing situation. 

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News
Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says
Man Killed By Crashing Into Tree In York County, Coroner Says A man was killed in a crash into a tree on Wednesday evening according to a release by the York County Coroner's office.  Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner was called to the scene to investigate at 8:03 p.m. and certified the death of the man at 8:45 p.m. on June 5, as detailed in the release. The man had been driving south on Route 74, when he left the road for an unknown reason and struck a tree, as explained by the coroner's office.  EMS was first called to 259 Old York Road in Carroll Township at 7:50 p.m., according to York County Wide Communications.  The man's ide…

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PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke
PA Dad-To-Be Sentenced For Repeatedly Abusing Toddler Until Leg Broke A mere two days before a child abuser was sentenced for breaking a toddler's leg and leaving bruises on "nearly every surface of this child’s body" as  Lancaster County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Ponessa said  — he took to social media to announce that he and his wife are expecting a baby girl.  Timofey "Tim" Igor Freint, 30 of the 2200 block of Furnace Hills Pike in Lititz, pleaded guilty in March 2024 to Felony Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Felony Aggravated Assault of Victim Less…

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Obituaries
PA Dad Killed In Crash Was Organ Donor, Friends Say PA Dad Killed In Crash Was Organ Donor, Friends Say
PA Dad Killed In Crash Was Organ Donor, Friends Say A Berks County dad has died days after a motorcycle crash, the Northern York County Regional Police announced on Wednesday.  Nicholas "Nick" Street, 33 of Mohnton, died at WellSpan York Hospital at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 from injuries he suffered following a motorcycle, the NYCRPD detailed. "He was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he struck a bridge," the police stated in the release.  The crash happened on Kitzmiller Road at Pentland Road in Manheim Township on Sunday, June 2, according to the police. Anyone with information about the crash may contact pol…

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Teen Missing From Central PA: Police Teen Missing From Central PA: Police
Teen Missing From Central PA: Police A 15-year-old girl is missing, the York County Regional Police Department announced on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 5.  Lauren Livingston was last seen leaving her home in York Township around 10:45 p.m. on June 4, the police detailed in the release. They are asking the public for help locating her.  Lauren is approximately 5'2" tall, weighs 125 lbs, and has multiple ear and nose piercings.  In a Facebook post her mom explained that she was last since in the following outfit:  "She had a pair of pajama pants on that are black with white stripes and more then likely…

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Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of PA HS Senior 3 Days Before Graduation 13-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of PA HS Senior 3 Days Before Graduation
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of PA HS Senior 3 Days Before Graduation A 13-year-old boy is accused of killing an 18-year-old high school senior just three days before his graduation. Zahkee Talib-Davis has been charged as an adult with Murder and Carrying a Firearm Without a License following the shooting death of Tyron Perrin, the Susquehanna Township Police announced on June 5. Officers were called to a report of an unconscious person in the 3600 block of Brookridge Terrace at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th. Arriving officers found Tyron had died, and the coroner's office confirmed they were called to the scene.  The investigation is ongoing b…

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Suspect On Loose After Men In Stolen NY Car With NJ Plates Led PA State Police On Pursuit Suspect On Loose After Men In Stolen NY Car With NJ Plates Led PA State Police On Pursuit
Suspect On Loose After Men In Stolen NY Car With NJ Plates Led PA State Police On Pursuit One suspect is still on the loose after a wild pursuit across two counties in Central Pennsylvania, according to a State Police release on Wednesday.  Two men were spotted trying to break into a vehicle at the Ciocca Honda dealership located at 8001 Allentown Boulevard, West Hanover Township, around 5:45 a.m. on June 5, troopers detailed. When Dauphin County troopers arrived the men hopped into a stolen car from New York City with a stolen license plate from New Jersey, according to the release. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed east on Allentown. "PSP successfully uti…

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Amish Toddler Killed In Farm Accident, Lancaster County Coroner Says Amish Toddler Killed In Farm Accident, Lancaster County Coroner Says
Amish Toddler Killed In Farm Accident, Lancaster County Coroner Says A 3-year-old Amish boy has died following an incident on his family's farm on Tuesday night, Lancaster County Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber announced on June 5. The toddler “had been in a farming-related accident involving a piece of ventilation machinery for [a] barn," Chief Deputy Coroner Bieber stated in the release. The incident happened at his home on the 280 block of Bell Road in Colerain Township around 8 p.m. on June 4, as detailed in the release. The 3-year-old was pronounced dead in the front yard at 9:18 p.m. by the coroner. His death was ruled an accident from multiple …

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