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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.

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Video Shows Group Relentlessly Stomping On Teen In PA Park Video Shows Group Relentlessly Stomping On Teen In PA Park
Video Shows Group Relentlessly Stomping On Teen In PA Park Video of a group of girls violently stomping on and kicking a 16-year-old girl on Friday, March 18 in a Pennsylvania park has caught the attention of authorities, according to a report by WTAE. The girl, Taylor Postlethwait, was lured by a friend to East Park in Connellsville, Fayette County, the outlet reports. Her attack was posted to social media, the outlet says. Footage of the attack was posted to Facebook by 911.informativo. Postlethwait suffered a concussion, facial fractures, and a broken nose— which required a hospital stay and surgery, according to the outlet. Click here fo…

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Teen Found Shot Dead In PA Public Park: Police Teen Found Shot Dead In PA Public Park: Police
Teen Found Shot Dead In PA Public Park: Police A 17-year-old boy was found shot dead in Pennsylvania park on Wednesday morning, according to a release by the police. York City police were called to a shooting in Penn Park on Mar. 23 at approximately 11 a.m., according to the release by the department. The teenager was found dead "from an apparent gunshot wound" in the area of Kings Mill and South Pershing Avenue, police say. His identity has not been released.  Police are investigating this as a homicide.

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Drunk Propane Delivery Driver With BAC 2X Limit Caused Four-Vehicle Crash In PA: Police Drunk Propane Delivery Driver With BAC 2X Limit Caused Four-Vehicle Crash In PA: Police
Drunk Propane Delivery Driver With BAC 2X Limit Caused Four-Vehicle Crash In PA: Police The driver of 80 percent full propane truck was drunk when he caused a four-vehicle crash last month, according to the police. The crash happened near River and Blue Rock roads on Friday Feb. 11, just before 3:30 p.m., according to Manor Township police. The accident involved the propane delivery truck, a tractor-trailer, and two other vehicles, according to the department's release. The crash was caused when the propane delivery truck entered the oncoming traffic lane and struck the tractor-trailer, Sergeant Matthew Wolf.  Elwood M. Roberson, 67, of York, "displayed signs of impairm…

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Pa Man Attempted To Kidnap Infant During Burglary, Police Say Pa Man Attempted To Kidnap Infant During Burglary, Police Say
Pa Man Attempted To Kidnap Infant During Burglary, Police Say A Pennsylvania man broke into someone's house and attempted to take their 6-month-old infant, according to the police.  Matthew J. Frey, 39, of York, entered a home "without permission of the homeowners," in the 400 block of Pleasant Hill Road on Monday, Mar. 21 at approximately 5 a.m., Lower Windsor Township police say. Frey enter the home through a back door and then threatened the homeowners, according to a release by Lower Windsor Township police. At one point, Frey "aggressively grabbed" a 6-month-old baby away from its mother, according to the release. "Frey then fled out of th…

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PA Officer Details Alleged Rape By Coworker In Email To 900 Police Force Members: Report PA Officer Details Alleged Rape By Coworker In Email To 900 Police Force Members: Report
PA Officer Details Alleged Rape By Coworker In Email To 900 Police Force Members: Report A police officer in Pennsylvania in a detailed email to 900 other officers on the force accused a coworker of raping her while off-duty at a party, WPXI reports. The unnamed Pittsburgh police officer said the alleged assault occurred in the Summer 2021, and was subsequently granted a temporary protection order from her unnamed attacker, the outlet reports. The male officer accused has not been charged, but was suspended for three days per a recommendation by then-Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich, the report explains. The chief reportedly suggested firing him. Both officers app…

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Lifestyle
PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges
PA Ballet Dancer Gets Standing Ovation From 'American Idol' Judges A Pennsylvania man has been working as a professional ballet dancer in Germany but he is back in the US and he just made it through his audition to join the 20th season of American Idol, thanks in part to some Incubus's Frontman Brandon Boyd. Skyler Maxy-Wert, of Lancaster, told the judge how he grew up as the son of a mime who loved the arts and performing, he told the judges. He moved to New York City when he was 13-years-old to study ballet at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre "to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional dancer," before joining the AB…

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Police & Fire
Coroner ID's Victims Of Deadly US 22 Crash: Report Coroner ID's Victims Of Deadly US 22 Crash: Report
Coroner ID's Victims Of Deadly US 22 Crash: Report Authorities have identified the two men who died in a crash along US 22 on Friday, March 18, according to a report by PennLive. Stephen McLeroy, 67, of Lower Paxton Township, and Devin Messina, 30, of Derry Township, were in a silver 2003 Ford Escape SUV with four other people when the crash occurred on the 7000 block of the roadway in Harrisburg, according to the outlet and state officials. Four other occupants were hurt and hospitalized for treatment, according to the outlet. The westbound lanes remained closed following the crash in the area of the 6900 block of Allentown Boulevard…

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PA Ex-Con Wanted In Two Counties Attacks His Own Family: Police PA Ex-Con Wanted In Two Counties Attacks His Own Family: Police
PA Ex-Con Wanted In Two Counties Attacks His Own Family: Police Three family members were attacked by a former convict who previously served prison time for assault and armed robbery and is wanted on charges in two central Pennsylvania counties, according to police and court records. Naphtali Ishmel Denmead Carter III, 32, of Highspire, is wanted by police following the assault that happened in a home in the first Block of Franklin Street on Wednesday, Mar. 16, according to a release by Highspire Borough police. Carter is charged with 3 counts of misdemeanor Simple Assault in Dauphin County, according to court records.  He previously was sentenc…

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Police Hunt For Bikers Who Led Police On Pursuit In Central PA Police Hunt For Bikers Who Led Police On Pursuit In Central PA
Police Hunt For Bikers Who Led Police On Pursuit In Central PA A group of motorcyclists who led police on a chase in Pennsylvania is wanted by state police, according to a release by Adams County Crimestoppers. Four men riding on three motorcycles led Pennsylvania state police in Adams County on a pursuit along Baltimore Pike in Mount Joy Township on Saturday, Mar. 19 around 4:30 p.m., according to the release. Police are trying to identify a group of bikers and a reward is being offered. No additional details are available at this time. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Gettysb…

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Search Underway For Missing Girl In Central PA: Police Search Underway For Missing Girl In Central PA: Police
Search Underway For Missing Girl In Central PA: Police Police are asking the public for help locating a missing girl. Yasmin Chattah was reported missing from her home on the evening of Monday, Mar. 21, according to a release by the Harrisburg Bureau of police. Her parents had reported her missing after she “fled out of their residence without (their) knowledge,” according to the release. “A clothing description of what Chattah may be wearing, and where she may have been traveling to, is unknown at this time,” police say. Anyone with information on Chattah or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.

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