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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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Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam
Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam A former Hill School admissions director and neighbor of pop icon Taylor Swift pleaded guilty to selling fake artwork he falsely claimed was created by some of the world’s most legendary artists, federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 3. Carter P. Reese, 77, of Reading, admitted in federal court on Thursday, May 29, to wire fraud and mail fraud for a two-year scheme that duped customers into buying forged works he said came from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and others, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Once respect…

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Drunk Driving Crash Kills Lancaster County Woman Landing PA Man Prison Time Drunk Driving Crash Kills Lancaster County Woman Landing PA Man Prison Time
Drunk Driving Crash Kills Lancaster County Woman Landing PA Man Prison Time A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to state prison for a drunk driving crash that killed an 87-year-old woman, District Attorney Heather Adams announced on Tuesday, June 3. Jason R. Sauder, 44, of Rapho Township, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, two counts of driving under the influence, and two summary traffic offenses, according to court records. The deadly two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of West 28th Division Highway (SR 322) and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township around 11:04 a.m. on Friday, March…

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PA Predator Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Girl While Out On Bail: AG PA Predator Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Girl While Out On Bail: AG
PA Predator Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Girl While Out On Bail: AG A repeat sex offender from Philadelphia is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl while out on bail for child porn charges, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced in a release on Tuesday, June 3. Craig Coleman, 32, received the sentence of 18 to 36 years from a Philadelphia County judge on Thursday, May 30, following his guilty plea to Felony Sexual Abuse of Children for possessing child sexual abuse material. He was also classified as a Sexually Violent Predator, requiring lifetime registration as a sex offender. “This predator is a potential danger to every child…

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Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (UPDATE) Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (UPDATE)
Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (Update) A former Jehovah’s Witness from Butler County has been sentenced to up to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing a child family member over five years, beginning when the victim was just 7, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 3. Shaun Sheffer, 47, of Harmony, was convicted by a Butler County jury in January of three counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and one count of corruption of minors, according to the AG’s Office. The assaults happened between 1995 and 2000, when Sheffer was a member of a local Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation. The a…

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Facebook Friend, Roommate Stabbed, Burned Alive By Pennsylvania Gang Member: AG Facebook Friend, Roommate Stabbed, Burned Alive By Pennsylvania Gang Member: AG
Facebook Friend, Roommate Stabbed, Burned Alive By Pennsylvania Gang Member: AG An Easton gang member with a violent past has been convicted of brutally killing his Facebook friend, 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes, stabbing him before setting him on fire while he was still alive, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced in a release on Monday, June 3. A Northampton County jury previously found Alkiohn Dunkins, 26, guilty of first-degree murder and related charges after seven days of testimony detailing the 2018 killing. Holmes was discovered near a dumpster outside an apartment complex, suffering from four stab wounds to his neck and torso, authorities said. Dunki…

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$2M In Top Prize Winning Scratchers Sold In 2 PA Counties $2M In Top Prize Winning Scratchers Sold In 2 PA Counties
$2M In Top Prize Winning Scratchers Sold In 2 PA Counties Two lucky Pennsylvania Lottery players are now millionaires after buying top-prize Scratch-Off tickets in Schuylkill and Westmoreland counties, officials announced on Tuesday, June 3. The first winning ticket — a $1 Million Moneybag Crossword — was sold at C&C Candies and Country Store, 1305 Long Run Road in Friedensburg, Schuylkill County. The second ticket — a Jackpot Scratch-Off — was sold at Crabtree Gas & Go (Sunoco), 226 Roosevelt Way in Crabtree, Westmoreland County, the Pennsylvania Lottery said. Both tickets were part of $20 games offering a $1 million top prize. Each reta…

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Harrisburg Officer Drags GF In York County; 'Please Help Me' Text Prompts Arrest: Affidavit Harrisburg Officer Drags GF In York County; 'Please Help Me' Text Prompts Arrest: Affidavit
Harrisburg Officer Drags GF In York County; 'Please Help Me' Text Prompts Arrest: Affidavit A Harrisburg police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly dragging his girlfriend off a couch by her hair, soaking her with a squirt gun, and destroying her belongings during a disturbing domestic dispute in York County, according to an affidavit obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, June 3. Lee Richard Brown, 39, of Mount Wolf, was charged with Misdemeanor Simple Assault, Summary Harassment, and Summary Criminal Mischief. He was released on a $15,000 signature bond following his preliminary arraignment on Monday, June 2. He is scheduled to appear in court again on July 7 before M…

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Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged
Dog’s Leg Cut Off With Scissors, Left Untreated For Days: PA Man Charged A Lancaster County man is accused of cutting off his dog’s leg with scissors and denying her medical care for days, the Pennsylvania SPCA announced on Tuesday, June 3. Stephen L. Stoltzfus, 45, of Kirkwood, was arrested by the Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement team in coordination with Lancaster County Detectives and Pennsylvania State Police on Monday, June 2. He has been charged with two Felony counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and one Misdemeanor count of Cruelty to Animals in connection with the abuse of his 4-year-old labradoodle-type dog, Kimber. Stoltzfus allegedly told…

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Pregnant Woman Injured As Man Bursts Through Locked Door In Central PA: Police Pregnant Woman Injured As Man Bursts Through Locked Door In Central PA: Police
Pregnant Woman Injured As Man Bursts Through Locked Door In Central PA: Police A pregnant woman was injured after a man burst through a locked bathroom door during an incident in Ephrata Township, authorities announced. Seth Michael Quimby, 21, of Ephrata, is accused of pushing the door into the woman’s arm and stomach after she tried to separate herself from a verbal argument around 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, according to Ephrata Police. The woman had retreated to the bathroom and locked the door. Police say Quimby broke it open, forcefully striking her and leaving visible bruising. She declined medical treatment, but officers noted she is pregnant. Quimby fled…

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Strange Odor Leads To Trail Of Feces Left By Burglar In PA: Police Strange Odor Leads To Trail Of Feces Left By Burglar In PA: Police
Strange Odor Leads To Trail Of Feces Left By Burglar In PA: Police A Lancaster man is accused of breaking into a stranger’s home, leaving feces throughout the house, and crashing in a clean bed, Manheim Township police announced on Tuesday, June 3. Daniel David Jones Jr., 36, was arrested for a bizarre burglary on the 1200 block of Pleasure Road that happened on Friday, May 23, according to Sgt. Barry Waltz. The victim told police they heard what sounded like a cough that morning but assumed it was their cat. Upon leaving the home, they noticed a windshield wiper had been pulled away from the glass. When they returned, the house reeked of feces. Police sa…

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