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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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PA Motorcyclist Dad Dies Weeks After Hitting Deer: Coroner PA Motorcyclist Dad Dies Weeks After Hitting Deer: Coroner
PA Motorcyclist Dad Dies Weeks After Hitting Deer: Coroner A Pennsylvania dad who was remembered for his drive and determination died after his motorcycle struck a deer in Montgomery County, authorities announced on Tuesday, July 8.. Nicholos F. Cain, 34, of Bechtelsville, was riding in the 200 block of Swamp Creek Road in Douglass Township when the collision happened just before midnight on Friday, June 20, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. Cain was rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he fought for over two weeks before succumbing to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at 5:07 p.m. on Monday, July 7. His death w…

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Bethlehem Dad Of 4 Killed In Route 22 Motorcycle Crash Bethlehem Dad Of 4 Killed In Route 22 Motorcycle Crash
Bethlehem Dad Of 4 Killed In Route 22 Motorcycle Crash A Bethlehem father of four was killed in a solo motorcycle crash on Route 22 in Easton, police and the county coroner announced. Javian M. Crespo-Rockmore, 29, was found seriously injured after his motorcycle crashed in the westbound lanes of Route 22 around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, according to Easton Police. Officers found the motorcycle down in the right lane and shoulder, and Crespo-Rockmore was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus with life-threatening injuries. He died shortly afterward from blunt force trauma, the Northampton County Coroner confirmed. Investigators …

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Philly Man Secretly Sent Himself Nude Pics From Victims’ Phones, Posted Them Online: AG Philly Man Secretly Sent Himself Nude Pics From Victims’ Phones, Posted Them Online: AG
Philly Man Secretly Sent Himself Nude Pics From Victims’ Phones, Posted Them Online: AG A Philadelphia man is accused of secretly stealing nude photos from five victims’ phones and posting them online, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, July 8. Tyler J. Jones, 33, was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Computer, Felony Unlawful Duplication, Misdemeanor Invasion of Privacy, and Misdemeanor Unlawful Dissemination, according to the attorney general. His preliminary arraignment was held early Tuesday morning. His bail was set at $350,000, and he was ordered to have no contact with the victims, according to court records. Jones accessed the victims’ nude photos …

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Police & Fire
Clerk Accused Of Selling Flavored Vapes At West Hempstead Shop: Nassau County Police Clerk Accused Of Selling Flavored Vapes At West Hempstead Shop: Nassau County Police
Clerk Accused Of Selling Flavored Vapes At West Hempstead Shop: Nassau County Police A Long Island convenience store clerk is accused of illegally selling flavored vape products during a police inspection in West Hempstead, authorities announced. Officers with Nassau County’s Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit conducted a compliance check at NR Mart Convenience Store, located at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Monday, July 7 around 5:30 p.m., police said on Tuesday, July 8. Inside, officers spotted a large quantity of flavored vape products openly displayed for sale, despite state laws banning their distribution. Bilawal H. Shah, 30, of North Babylon, was arrested …

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Man Gropes Child, Solicits Sex Acts In Lancaster, Police Allege Man Gropes Child, Solicits Sex Acts In Lancaster, Police Allege
Man Gropes Child, Solicits Sex Acts In Lancaster, Police Allege A Pennsylvania man is accused of groping a child and following a woman into a store where he offered her money for sex before assaulting her on the street, Lancaster police announced on Monday, July 7. Shydon Roberts-Langhorn, 27, was arrested on June 24 after a victim pointed him out to officers on South Queen Street. The officer recognized him from earlier reports involving a juvenile and another victim who were groped downtown on June 17 and 18, police said. After his arrest, another woman came forward, telling detectives she was harassed inside a store on June 23 by a man who persistent…

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Next Of Kin Sought After Man Found Dead In York City Home: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought After Man Found Dead In York City Home: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought After Man Found Dead In York City Home: Coroner Officials are trying to locate the family of a man who recently died in York, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, July 8. The coroner’s office is seeking the next of kin for Jeffery Bartlett, a man in his 60s who lived in York City, according to the office’s announcement. His death is not considered suspicious, the coroner confirmed. Anyone who may know Bartlett’s relatives or has information on how to contact his family is asked to call the York County Coroner’s Office at 717-840-7617 as soon as possible.

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Teen Girl Vomitted Then Was Assaulted In Her Sleep; Now Her Rapist Learns Fate: Lancaster DA Teen Girl Vomitted Then Was Assaulted In Her Sleep; Now Her Rapist Learns Fate: Lancaster DA
Teen Girl Vomitted Then Was Assaulted In Her Sleep; Now Her Rapist Learns Fate: Lancaster DA A Drumore Township man has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl he got drunk and attacked in her sleep, Lancaster County prosecutors announced on Monday, July 7. Dakoda Fissel Westfall, 27, gave the teen beer and liquor until she vomited — then took advantage of her unconscious state inside his Slate Hill Road home in July 2022, according to Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Lapp. A jury convicted Westfall in March following a disturbing three-day trial. He was found guilty of: Aggravated Indecent Assault Without Consent. Indecent As…

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Obituaries
Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York
Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York A York man known for his loyalty, love of music, and devotion to family died unexpectedly just months before welcoming his first child, according to his obituary. Jerry Edward Michalak Jr., 37, died at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the John W. Keffer Funeral Home announced. Jerry grew up in Dover and graduated from Northeastern Senior High School in 2006. He proudly served in the National Guard and was described as a kind and generous soul. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Friends and family said he was passionate about music, gaming, …

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Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner
Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner A Dallastown mother of four and beloved local baker was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a York City hit-and-run, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, July 7. Ashley Rodriguez-Fargas, 30, was riding north on South Belvidere Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle turning into her path at West King Street just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. The car fled the scene, police said. Rodriguez-Fargas was rushed to WellSpan York Hospital, where she died at 8:54 p.m. from blunt force trauma. Her death was ruled accidental following an autopsy on Monday, …

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Police & Fire
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off A horse was rescued from a manure pit in Lancaster County on Monday, July 7, the Robert Fulton Fire Company announced. Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Cedar Hill Road in Little Britain Township at 8:20 a.m. for a report of a horse trapped in the pit. Engine 89-2, Brush 89, and Squad 89 responded, according to the fire company. Personnel used rescue slings and a crane truck to lift the horse out. The slings were donated by the towing and recovery division of Lancaster FleetPride, and the crane was supplied by SS Diesel Equipment LLC, the department said. The fire company cl…

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