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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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Police & Fire
Body Found By Boaters In Susquehanna River Body Found By Boaters In Susquehanna River
Body Found By Boaters In Susquehanna River A body was discovered by a group of boaters in the Susquehanna River on Wednesday, July 6, authorities say. The body was found along the western shore of Crow Island, near Martic Township around 2 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The Lancaster County coroner's office is investigating the official cause of death. Pennsylvania state police are investigating the circumstances of how the body ended up in the river. Additional information was not available when Daily Voice reached out to officials on Thursday morning.

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News
Wanted Drunk Parolee Leads Police On Pursuit In Central PA Wanted Drunk Parolee Leads Police On Pursuit In Central PA
Wanted Drunk Parolee Leads Police On Pursuit In Central PA A drunk 26-year-old parolee fled from police only to get caught when he crashed his car, authorities say. A West Shore Regional police officer attempted a traffic stop in the 100 Block of Market Street, Lemoyne at 1:19 a.m. on June 12, according to a release by the department. The driver— later identified as Shane Durrell Brown, of York— refused to stop, instead he took off, leading police on a brief pursuit, the release explains. The officer ended the pursuit when he was informed that Brown had crashed in Harrisburg City, police say. When Harrisburg City officers approached the vehicle,…

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Man Killed In Broad Daylight Near Pennsylvania State Capitol Man Killed In Broad Daylight Near Pennsylvania State Capitol
Man Killed In Broad Daylight Near Pennsylvania State Capitol A man was shot dead in the street in sight of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building on Wednesday, July 6, authorities say. The shooting happened near the intersection of 13th and Walnut streets (where Walnut becomes State Street) around 2 p.m., according to a Harrisburg City spokesperson.  "The shooter is in custody," the spokesperson says. Adding, that "there is no danger to the public." No additional information was available regarding this deadly shooting.

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17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police 17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police
17-Year-Old Missing Over One Week From Central PA Home Found Safe: Police UPDATE: Brian James Bell, 17, of Lower Paxton Township was located safely on Thursday, July 7, authorities say. "Bell has been located and returned home. All is well," Township police say. ORIGINAL: A 17-year-old boy has been missing from his central Pennsylvania home for over a week, police say.  Brian James Bell was last seen at his home on Monday, June 27, according to Lower Paxton Township police.  Bell is described as a Black male, approximately six feet two inches tall, with black hair in dreadlocks. Anyone with information on Bell's whereabouts is asked to contac…

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Man, 27, Shot Dead In Central PA Street: Man, 27, Shot Dead In Central PA Street:
Man, 27, Shot Dead In Central PA Street: A 27-year-old man was shot dead in York City on Wednesday, July 6, police. York City police were called to the 300 block of West Philadelphia Street at 11:13 a.m., according to a release by the department. The shooting remains under investigation. This is the 15th deadly shooting in York County in 2022 and the second deadly shooting in the 300 block of West Philadelphia Street in the last 10 months.

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Man, 23, Dies Running Stop Sign, Hit By Teen Driver, Slamming Into Utility Pole: PA Police Man, 23, Dies Running Stop Sign, Hit By Teen Driver, Slamming Into Utility Pole: PA Police
Man, 23, Dies Running Stop Sign, Hit By Teen Driver, Slamming Into Utility Pole: PA Police A 30-year-old man has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a single-vehicle crash along State Route 272 on July 3, authorities say.  A deputy Lancaster County coroner was called to the scene of the fatal motorcycle crash at Pennsy Road and Lancaster Pike/272 in Providence Township at 7:42 p.m. on Sunday, according to a release by the office.  Juan Ahorrio Martinez, of East Hempfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for "further examination." The crash remains under investigation by police.  Additio…

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Woman Ejected During Crash Into Tree, Down Embankment Near Mason-Dixon Trail: Coroner Woman Ejected During Crash Into Tree, Down Embankment Near Mason-Dixon Trail: Coroner
Woman Ejected During Crash Into Tree, Down Embankment Near Mason-Dixon Trail: Coroner A woman was killed after she was ejected from her vehicle during a crash into a tree and down an embankment on State Route 2024 on Tuesday, July 5, authorities say. A deputy York County coroner was called to the scene of the deadly crash at 123 Paper Mill Road/RT 2024 near the Mason-Dixon Trail in Delta, Lower Chanceford Township at 5:58 p.m., according to a release by the office. The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 7 p.m., by Deputy Coroner Jake Clevenger. Other people were in the car when it crashed at 5:39 p.m., but the exact number and their statuses or condit…

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Obituaries
Central PA Motorcyclist ID'd Following Deadly Crash on RT 272: Coroner Central PA Motorcyclist ID'd Following Deadly Crash on RT 272: Coroner
Central PA Motorcyclist ID'd Following Deadly Crash on RT 272: Coroner A 30-year-old man has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a single-vehicle crash along State Route 272 on July 3, authorities say.  A deputy Lancaster County coroner was called to the scene of the fatal motorcycle crash at Pennsy Road and Lancaster Pike/272 in Providence Township at 7:42 p.m. on Sunday, according to a release by the office.  Juan Ahorrio Martinez, of East Hempfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for "further examination." The crash remains under investigation by police.  Additio…

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Business
Central PA Teen Nabbed For Felony Crime Spree Central PA Teen Nabbed For Felony Crime Spree
Central PA Teen Nabbed For Felony Crime Spree A teenager is behind bars after he went on a two-month-long crime spree at various homes and businesses in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. Middletown Borough police arrested and charged the teen for the six felony robberies on Tuesday, July 5, according to a release by the department. The teenager took part in the following crimes between April 21 and June 26, according to the results of the police investigation: Robbery at Karn's Foods Three burglaries (1 business & 2 residential) Theft by Deception case Theft by Unlawful Taking case He was arraigned and is pending prosecutio…

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Teen Killed In PA July 4 Crash ID'd Teen Killed In PA July 4 Crash ID'd
Teen Killed In PA July 4 Crash ID'd A 17-year-old has been identified as the driver killed in a serious single-vehicle crash that sent his four passengers to the hospital in central Pennsylvania on July 4, authorities say.  Dylan Myers, of Hanover, lost control of his vehicle for an unknown reason and struck a tree on the 300 block of Basehoar Road in Union Township at around 4:55 p.m. on Monday, according to the York County Coroner's Office and a GoFundMe started by a family friend.  Dispatchers initially received reports of a vehicle fire and sent a fire engine to the scene, but upon arrival, it was discovered the…

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