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.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Lititz, PA
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Lititz Man Accused Of Watching Juvenile Girl Shower While Touching Himself: Police Lititz Man Accused Of Watching Juvenile Girl Shower While Touching Himself: Police Lititz Man Accused Of Watching Juvenile Girl Shower While Touching Himself: Police
Lititz Man Accused Of Watching Juvenile Girl Shower While Touching Himself: Police A man is accused of sexually exploiting a juvenile girl inside a Pennsylvania home — including allegedly watching her shower — police announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Gerald Lee Kurl, 77, of Lititz, also known as “Jerry,” was charged after detectives investigated a reported sex offense tied to the 600 block of W. 3rd Avenue in Warwick Township, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said. The juvenile victim told investigators the alleged abuse happened between Sunday, July 13, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to police. Kurl allegedly walked around the home naked in the victim’s presence du…

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Chichester, PA
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WATCH: Dog Rescued From Frozen Pool In Delco WATCH: Dog Rescued From Frozen Pool In Delco WATCH: Dog Rescued From Frozen Pool In Delco
Watch: Dog Rescued From Frozen Pool In Delco A dog was pulled to safety after it wandered into a partially frozen swimming pool in Upper Chichester over the weekend, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. Upper Chichester Township Police Officers Sgt. Gilmore, Officer Connolly, Officer Biondi, and Officer Storace responded to the call and worked together to rescue the dog from the icy water, according to the department. The dog was safely removed and was not injured, police said. You can watch the rescue in the player below: Upper Chichester Township Police While the outcome was positive, police warned the incident is a remi…

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Boiling Springs-Mount Holly Springs, PA
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8-Year-Old PA Boy’s Death Called 'Preventable' As Parents, Mom’s Boyfriend Charged: DA 8-Year-Old PA Boy’s Death Called 'Preventable' As Parents, Mom’s Boyfriend Charged: DA 8-Year-Old PA Boy’s Death Called 'Preventable' As Parents, Mom’s Boyfriend Charged: DA
8-Year-Old PA Boy’s Death Called 'Preventable' As Parents, Mom’s Boyfriend Charged: DA Three adults are charged after an 8-year-old boy was found dead inside a roach- and bedbug-infested Pennsylvania home, and investigators say none of them got him medical help despite weeks of worsening symptoms, Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Teanna Fuller, the child’s biological mother, Joseph Ambrose, the mother’s boyfriend, and Patrick Hayes, the child’s biological father, are each charged in the child’s death in Erie, according to the release. All three defendants are charged with the following: Felony Involuntary Manslaughter. Felony Aggrav…

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Huntington, NY
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Restaurant Owner Arrested After Billy Club Found During SLA Inspection: Suffolk County Police Restaurant Owner Arrested After Billy Club Found During SLA Inspection: Suffolk County Police Restaurant Owner Arrested After Billy Club Found During SLA Inspection: Suffolk County Police
Restaurant Owner Arrested After Billy Club Found During SLA Inspection: Suffolk County Police A restaurant owner was arrested after police found a billy club inside his business during a State Liquor Authority inspection, police announced. Henry Contreras Reyes, 40, of Huntington Station, was taken into custody during an inspection at The Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 West Hills Road, at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Suffolk County Police said. The inspection was conducted by Second Precinct Crime Section officers alongside the New York State Liquor Authority, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and a Town of Huntington Ordinance Inspector following a community complaint, …

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Easton, PA
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Nearly $20K Stolen In 611 Food Mart Burglary In Northampton County: Police Nearly $20K Stolen In 611 Food Mart Burglary In Northampton County: Police Nearly $20K Stolen In 611 Food Mart Burglary In Northampton County: Police
Nearly $20K Stolen In 611 Food Mart Burglary In Northampton County: Police A man is accused of helping break into a convenience store, smashing glass cases, and stealing nearly $20,000 in merchandise, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. Chad James Hefter, 42, was charged after a burglary at the 611 Food Mart on North Delaware Drive in Easton, according to Forks Township police. Officers responded to the store at 1670 North Delaware Drive after a burglary alarm and glass break alert just before 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, police said. When police arrived, they found the front window smashed, the cash register broken open, and multiple display case wi…

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Allentown, PA
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Brutal Allentown Beating Ends With Conviction Landing Man Decades In Prison: DA Brutal Allentown Beating Ends With Conviction Landing Man Decades In Prison: DA Brutal Allentown Beating Ends With Conviction Landing Man Decades In Prison: DA
Brutal Allentown Beating Ends With Conviction Landing Man Decades In Prison: DA A Macungie man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a deadly Allentown assault has been sentenced to state prison, District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. Hosheem Klotz, born Jan. 6, 1993, was convicted by a jury on Dec. 11, 2025, the DA said. Klotz was sentenced to 30 to 60 months in state prison during a hearing before Judge Thomas M. Caffrey, according to the release. He also received an additional consecutive sentence of 18 months to 59 months and 20 days for a probation violation, prosecutors said. The case stems from an incident on Thursday, March 9…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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2 Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash: PA State Police 2 Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash: PA State Police 2 Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash: PA State Police
2 Killed In High-Speed I-95 Crash: PA State Police Two people were killed when a speeding car crashed along Interstate 95 in Philadelphia early Friday, Jan. 23, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were called to a single-vehicle crash on I-95 North near mile marker 25.5 around 12:17 a.m., state police said. The driver and a front-seat passenger were found dead at the scene after suffering fatal injuries in the wreck, troopers said. Investigators determined the black Nissan sedan was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed while entering a left-hand curve when it lost control, state police said. The vehicle first struck a medium c…

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National Interest
Pagan, Demons Of Hell Bikers Indicted For Bloody Midday Gang Assault In Lindenhurst: DA Pagan, Demons Of Hell Bikers Indicted For Bloody Midday Gang Assault In Lindenhurst: DA Pagan, Demons Of Hell Bikers Indicted For Bloody Midday Gang Assault In Lindenhurst: DA
Pagan, Demons Of Hell Bikers Indicted For Bloody Midday Gang Assault In Lindenhurst: DA A violent clash between rival motorcycle clubs erupted outside a gas station in broad daylight, leaving multiple people seriously injured, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Friday, Jan. 23.  Roger Clarke, 53, of New Hampshire, Christopher Clarke, 21, of New Hampshire, Joseph Bivona, 46, of Centereach, Michael Baffa, 57, of Farmingville, and Robert Miller, 54, of West Babylon, were indicted on charges including Gang Assault in the First Degree for their alleged roles in the Sept. 14, 2025 melee, according to the DA.  The fight started around 3:28 p.m.…

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Carle Place, NY
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Pedestrian, 69, Seriously Hurt After Being Struck In Carle Place: Police Pedestrian, 69, Seriously Hurt After Being Struck In Carle Place: Police Pedestrian, 69, Seriously Hurt After Being Struck In Carle Place: Police
Pedestrian, 69, Seriously Hurt After Being Struck In Carle Place: Police A 69-year-old man was seriously injured after he was struck by a car on Long Island, police said. The crash happened on Glen Cove Road at the intersection of Old Country Road in Carle Place at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, the Nassau County Homicide Squad detectives said. The man was hit by a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by a 62-year-old man, detectives said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Mercersburg, PA
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Sex Offender Accused Of Babysitting Children While Dodging Registry Rules: PA State Police Sex Offender Accused Of Babysitting Children While Dodging Registry Rules: PA State Police Sex Offender Accused Of Babysitting Children While Dodging Registry Rules: PA State Police
Sex Offender Accused Of Babysitting Children While Dodging Registry Rules: PA State Police A Tier 2 Megan’s Law offender is accused of failing to register properly while babysitting two young children who were not his, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 22. Johnathan Wood, 30, of Jacobs Creek, was arrested after troopers received a tip that he was violating Megan’s Law registration requirements and state parole restrictions, according to police. Troopers received information that Wood was living on Bobich Lane in Jacobs Creek, which conflicted with an address previously listed in Charleroi. The police were also told Wood was alone and unsupervised with two juve…

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