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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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$400K PPP Loan Scheme By CEO At York Tax Prep Federally Indicted: DOJ $400K PPP Loan Scheme By CEO At York Tax Prep Federally Indicted: DOJ
$400K PPP Loan Scheme By CEO At York Tax Prep Federally Indicted: DOJ The CEO of a Pennsylvania tax preparation company is accused of orchestrating a $400,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud scheme and destroying evidence to obstruct a federal investigation, prosecutors announced on Thursday, March 20. Dommonick T. Chatman, 49, of York, was indicted on 20 counts of bank fraud and one count of destroying records in a federal probe, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus. Chatman is the CEO of *The Chatman Group LLC*, a financial services and tax preparation business based in York. Federal officials say he submitted—or directed employ…

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Philly Man Stabbed Ex’s New BF To Death In Bridgeton, Caught Near Temple University:US Marshals Philly Man Stabbed Ex’s New BF To Death In Bridgeton, Caught Near Temple University:US Marshals
Philly Man Stabbed Ex’s New BF To Death In Bridgeton, Caught Near Temple University:US Marshals A Philadelphia man wanted for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Bridgeton was captured near Temple University, authorities announced on Thursday, March 20. Kenneth Tripline, 36, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in the 1500 block of West Diamond Street after attempting to escape through a rear window, officials said. Tripline allegedly kicked in a door and stabbed 28-year-old Elliot Q. Handy in the torso at a home on the 100 block of South Avenue around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, according to Bridgeton police. Handy, who lived at the residence, was rushed to Inspira Re…

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Suspect Killed, Officer Shot In Bulletproof Vest At Friends Hospital: Philadelphia Police Suspect Killed, Officer Shot In Bulletproof Vest At Friends Hospital: Philadelphia Police
Suspect Killed, Officer Shot In Bulletproof Vest At Friends Hospital: Philadelphia Police A suspect was shot dead, and a Philadelphia police officer was hit in his bulletproof vest during an exchange of gunfire outside Friends Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, March 20, authorities said. The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. at the hospital on the 4600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said in an update. The incident began just minutes earlier, at 12:24 p.m., when officers spotted a man running through traffic in the 5000 block of Torresdale Avenue. The man, who officials said was experiencing a mental health crisis, agreed to …

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EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: SZA Allegedly Scammed By Woman Wanted For $600K+ Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…

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Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media
Driver Flees High-Speed I-95 Chase, Crashes After PIT Maneuver: PA State Police Media A police pursuit on Interstate 95 in Delaware County ended with a suspect in custody after fleeing both by vehicle and on foot, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, March 20. Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on I-95 southbound at mile marker 9 in Tinicum Township around 1:15 a.m., but the driver sped away, according to the release. A chase ensued, and officers used a PIT maneuver near mile marker 7.2, stopping the fleeing vehicle. The driver then ran from the scene but was caught by Ridley Township police, authorities said. Troopers found a firearm inside the suspect’s veh…

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Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner
Driver Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Paradise Twp.: Coroner A 61-year-old man was killed when his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into a tractor-trailer in Paradise Township, authorities announced on Thursday, March 20. The deadly crash happened just after 1 a.m. along Lincoln Highway at North Lake Road, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. The man was heading westbound when his car suddenly crossed the double yellow line, colliding with the massive truck. Deputy Coroner Molly York arrived at the scene and pronounced the driver dead inside his crumpled vehicle at 1:07 a.m. His name is being withheld until his fam…

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MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police
MD Man Killed In High-Speed Crash, Propane Leak Triggered In Shrewbury: PA State Police A 29-year-old Maryland man was killed in a high-speed crash that ruptured a home propane tank, forcing evacuations and triggering a major Hazmat response in Shrewsbury Township early Thursday, March 20, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Kasey Trent of Freeland, Maryland, was driving south on Steltz Road around 1:54 a.m. when he lost control while attempting a left curve at high speed. His vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree, overturned, and crashed into a gas line, causing a dangerous propane leak, investigators said. York County 911 dispatched fire, EMS, police, the York …

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Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA
Armed Person Takes Own Life After Standoff: Lehigh County DA A person died after shooting themself during a police standoff in Upper Saucon Township early Thursday morning, March 20, authorities said. Upper Saucon Township Police said officers responded to a 911 call at 12:48 a.m. reporting a home invasion and gunshots on the 4800 block of West Hopewell Road in Center Valley. When officers arrived, they found an armed individual outside the home. After more than 30 minutes of negotiations, the person shot themself, police said. Emergency responders transported the individual to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The incident appears…

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Harness Racer Hunter Myers Dies After Tragic Crash In Pennsylvania (UPDATE) Harness Racer Hunter Myers Dies After Tragic Crash In Pennsylvania (UPDATE)
Harness Racer Hunter Myers Dies After Tragic Crash In Pennsylvania (Update) The harness racing community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 27-year-old driver Hunter Myers, who died early Thursday morning, March 21, after suffering critical injuries in a racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania. Myers, an Ohio native, was originally from Williamsport, Ohio, and later lived in Chagrin Falls. He attended Westfall High School and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, graduating in 2016, according to his social media. A lifelong horseman, Myers began driving Standardbred horses at just 5 years old and was competing p…

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Massage Parlor Raids In Suffolk County Lead To Four Arrests: Police Massage Parlor Raids In Suffolk County Lead To Four Arrests: Police
Massage Parlor Raids In Suffolk County Lead To Four Arrests: Police Four people were arrested during separate massage parlor raids in Suffolk County, police announced on Wednesday, March 19. Authorities raided Relax & Go in Commack and an unnamed business in Rocky Point following investigations into alleged illegal activities at both locations. At Relax & Go, located at 27 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suffolk County Fourth Precinct officers, detectives, and the Smithtown Fire Marshal conducted a sweep at approximately 5 p.m. and arrested two employees. Shuliang Zhang, 47, of Flushing, was charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Pro…

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