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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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VA Man Tased, Accused Of Assaulting Lower Paxton Officer While Trying To Pass Fake Prescription VA Man Tased, Accused Of Assaulting Lower Paxton Officer While Trying To Pass Fake Prescription
VA Man Tased, Accused Of Assaulting Lower Paxton Officer While Trying To Pass Fake Prescription A man was tased while allegedly fighting police inside a Rite Aid in Lower Paxton, officers announced on Monday, April 21. Adam Dawit Seyum, 21, of Arlington, Virginia, is accused of trying to pass a fake prescription at the pharmacy in the 4900 block of Jonestown Road, according to a release from the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police. When officers arrived around the pharmacy area, Seyum allegedly tried to run. He then resisted arrest and physically fought with the officers, who ultimately subdued him using a taser, police said. One officer was injured during the altercation and treated at a …

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Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police
Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police A man was killed and a juvenile was hospitalized after a fire tore through a Conewago Township home, Northern York County Regional Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. The fire broke out around 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 on the 2200 block of Copenhaffer Road. When police and firefighters arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames. Witnesses told officers that a male resident and several animals were trapped inside. The fire was so intense that it prevented immediate rescue efforts. The 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:45 p.m., according to the Y…

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Chesco Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material After Shocking Online Investigation: PSP Chesco Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material After Shocking Online Investigation: PSP
Chesco Man Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material After Shocking Online Investigation: PSP A Chester County man is behind bars after investigators say they uncovered disturbing child sex abuse material linked to his online activity, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. Myles McKim-Cozart, 23, of East Nottingham Township, was arrested by Troop J, Avondale Station, following a deep-dive Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation, according to the release. Troopers allege McKim-Cozart possessed graphic child sexual abuse material and used digital communication tools to commit the crimes. He was charged with: Felony Sexual Abuse of Children – Ch…

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13-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing In York County: PA State Police 13-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing In York County: PA State Police
13-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing In York County: PA State Police A 13-year-old girl disappeared from her home in East Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. Natalie Lara was last seen at her residence along the 16000 block of Cross Roads Avenue around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, troopers from the York Station said. She was wearing pajama pants and a black Home Depot sweatshirt at the time of her disappearance, investigators noted. State police are asking anyone with information on Natalie’s whereabouts to call PSP York at 717-428-1011.

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5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police 5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police
5 Labradoodle Puppies Stolen From Amish Barn: PA State Police Five Labradoodle puppies were stolen from an Amish farm in Leacock Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22. The theft happened sometime between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at a barn and shop located in the 3500 block of Scenic Road in Lancaster County, according to Trooper Benitez from the Lancaster Patrol Unit. An unknown person entered the barn without using force and took the five 9-week-old puppies, state police said. A black home phone box was also stolen, and a piece of notepad paper with what is believed to be the suspect's phone number was remo…

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Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Injured After Crash Into Trees: PA State Police A driver is dead and a passenger was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. The crash happened on Twin County Road just west of Ash Road in Caernarvon Township around 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, according to Trooper Anthony Rose of the Lancaster barracks. The driver of a silver 2005 Honda Accord was heading north at approximately 60 mph when they lost control while navigating a curve, the police said in the release. The vehicle first struck a dirt embankment and rocks on the east side of the road, then v…

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$3.7M Stolen From PA Elderly Woman’s Estate, Blown On Luxury Travel, Plastic Surgery: DA $3.7M Stolen From PA Elderly Woman’s Estate, Blown On Luxury Travel, Plastic Surgery: DA
$3.7M Stolen From PA Elderly Woman’s Estate, Blown On Luxury Travel, Plastic Surgery: DA A Flourtown man is accused of exploiting an elderly woman with dementia and stealing more than $3.7 million from her estate to fund a lavish lifestyle, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Wednesday, April 23. James Batt, 66, was charged with Felony Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult, Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, Felony Misapplication of Entrusted Property, and Felony Theft by Failure to Make Required Dispositions, according to court documents. Prosecutors say Batt abused his position as executor and trustee of the late…

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Child Struck By Vehicle On Rt 30: PA State Police Child Struck By Vehicle On Rt 30: PA State Police
Child Struck By Vehicle On Rt 30: PA State Police A child was hit by a vehicle in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police confirmed on Wednesday, April 23. The collision happened in the area of Mcilvaine Road and Lincoln Highway East (Route 30) in Paradise Township at 11:04 a.m., according to Lancaster County-Wide Communications. MEDIC 06-10 and Intercourse EMS (INT 401) responded to the scene. No information about the child’s condition has been released. The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation.

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Family Vacation Photos Used To Make AI Child Porn; Bethlehem Man Charged Under New PA Law Family Vacation Photos Used To Make AI Child Porn; Bethlehem Man Charged Under New PA Law
Family Vacation Photos Used To Make AI Child Porn; Bethlehem Man Charged Under New PA Law A Bethlehem man used innocent family vacation photos to create AI-generated child porn, Lehigh County authorities announced on Wednesday, April 23. Adam Erdman, 34, is among the first people charged under Pennsylvania’s new law banning AI-altered images that appear to show children in sexually explicit scenarios, prosecutors said. Erdman was charged on Thursday, April 17 with three counts of Felony Child Sexual Abuse Material and one count of Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, according to District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Erdman was released after posting $100,000 bail. Be…

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Amityville Man Injures 5 Officers While Selling Cocaine In Massapequa: Police Amityville Man Injures 5 Officers While Selling Cocaine In Massapequa: Police
Amityville Man Injures 5 Officers While Selling Cocaine In Massapequa: Police An Amityville man is accused of dealing cocaine and injuring five police officers while resisting arrest, Nassau County detectives announced on Wednesday, April 23. Joseph N. Jones, 35, was caught selling a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine during an investigation in the parking lot of 6207 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park at 9:04 p.m., on Monday, April 21, detectives said. When officers approached him, Jones allegedly fled on foot. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody but resisted arrest, injuring five officers in the process, according to police. One officer was h…

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