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Jillian Pikora

Senior 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. 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

Police & Fire

Man Shot In Head During Assault In Central PA: Police A man was shot in the head in broad daylight on Sunday, July 24, police say. The Harrisburg Police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of North 16th and Carnation streets around noon. Upon arrival, officers found a man had been assaulted and shot at, according to a release by the department. He had suffered "a graze wound to the back of his head," police say. He was taken to a local hospital "and is expected to fully recover," as stated in the release. Police believe the injured man and suspect knew each other and this was an isolated incident…

by Jillian Pikora

07/25/2022

News

Coroner ID's Man Who Died In Skid Loader In Central PA The 35-year-old man who died in an apparent skid loader accident in central Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 24, has been identified by the coroner. Gregory Henn of the 200 block of Gemmill Road, Delta has been identified as the man found, according to an updated release by the York County coroner's office. The York County coroner's office was called to "a report of a fatality in Peach bottom Township" at a man's property in the 200 block of Gemmill Road around 11:15 a.m., according to a release by the office. The Henn had been operating the machine when it rolled over, and he was …

by Jillian Pikora

07/25/2022

News

Two Women Caught With Loaded Handguns At Pennsylvania Airports: TSA Two women at two separate airports in Pennsylvania were caught with loaded guns on Thursday, July 21, according to releases by the TSA. A Swissvale woman was stopped at the Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint with a 9 mm gun loaded with two bullets, with an additional 35 bullets packed in her carry-on, officers say. After detecting the gun, TSA officers notified the Allegheny County Police who confiscated the weapon from the woman. That same day at Harrisburg International Airport a Mechanicsburg woman was found with a .380 caliber handgun load…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

1 Arrested, 2 Wanted For Drive-By Shooting Death Of Dog In Central PA (Update) A 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman are still wanted in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting of a dog after one man was arrested, authorities say. Dajohn Na'Rayn Sanders, 22, of Chambersburg, was arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting at that happened on July 12 in the 350 block of Lincoln Way West on Friday, July 22, police said in an update release. Sanders has been charged with the four felonies for Criminal Attempt - Criminal Homicide, Conspiracy - Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause Serious Bodily Injuries or causes injury …

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Rowhome Collapsed In Central PA (Update) No one was injured when several rowhomes partially collapsed in central Pennsylvania on Friday, July 22, authorities say in an updated release the following Monday. Crews were called to the collapse in the 1400 block of Market Street in Lower Allen Township, Camp Hill around 3:20 p.m., according to emergency dispatch. Crews on the scene initially said a pedestrian was involved and hurt in the collapse, but Daily Voice was later able to confirm that claim was unfounded according to the Camp Hill police. Market Street remained closed for several hours following the crash. The American…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Obituaries

Pennsylvania Mom Killed In California Hotel: Police A 22-year-old Pennsylvania mom was found dead in a California hotel and now police are investigating her death as a homicide. Diasia Sease of Harrisburg was identified as the victim of a “suspicious death" on Thursday, July 21, by Modesto police. Modesto police were first called to investigate the death when Best Western Hotel staff found her body in her hotel room located at 2001 West Orange burg Avenue around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, according to releases from the department. Her cause of death has not been officially released. Her last Facebook post was of her hopes for her …

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Lifestyle

'Hill Street Blues' Actor, NJ Father Of 13, Taurean Blacque Dies: Reports The father of 13 children, including his 11 adoptive children, and "Hill Street Blues'" Emmy-nominated actor Taurean Blacque, died in Atlanta, Georgie on Thursday, July 21, Deadline reports citing his family. The Newark, New Jersey native, had suffered from a brief illness, prior to his passing at age 82, his family told the outlet. Blaque is most now for his role as the toothpick-toting, behatted Detective Neal Washington starting in 1981, and recurring on the several of seven seasons. He was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1982— the year "Hill Street…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Man Killed In Harrisburg Hit-Run Rollover Crash ID'd The 67-year-old passenger who died in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash involving a rollover on Thursday, July 21, has been identified. Tyrone Thompson also known as "Tee Football" or "Tee Footie," of Harrisburg, died at the scene of the crash in the area of North 17th and Regina streets around 2:30 a.m., according to his family. When police arrived at the scene of the crash they found two vehicles had collided at the intersection. "The initial investigation indicates that the one vehicle was traveling north on 17th Street, while the other vehicle was traveling east on Regina Street. The …

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

News

Central PA Drug Dealer Nabbed For Fentanyl Death: DA A 24-year-old drug dealer has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl drug delivery resulting in death, according to the Lancaster County district attorney's office. Daniel Fernando Pineda, of the 200 block of North Plum Street, Lancaster was apprehended on Thursday, July 21, after a warranted search and seizure of his cellphone tied him to the victim, authorities say. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police had been called to a report of an unconscious male to a home in the 800 block of North Shippen Street around 5 p.m. on April 7, according to the DA's release. The man's acc…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Unique Motorcycle Stolen From Central PA Car Dealership: Police A unique motorcycle— that looks more like a high-end sports car—was stolen from a central Pennsylvania car dealership on Saturday, July, 16, police say. The red 2016 Polaris Slingshot pictured was stolen from a car dealership in the 400 block of North Reading Road, Ephrata Township, according to area police. The theft of the vehicle with the VIN: 57XAAPFA3G7116778 happened early that morning, police explain. If you have information about this crime or see this unique vehicle, please contact Officer Thorp at 717-738-9200 Ext. 255.

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

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