Delaware
Suspect charged in deadly shooting, crash on I-95 in Delaware County
Suspect arrested after shooting turned deadly car crash on I-95
Pennsylvania State Police arrested 32-year-old Marquice Pierce of Chester for the murder of Clinton Martin that occurred on I-95 back in September.
MEDIA, Pa. – After months of waiting, wondering, and begging anyone to come forward with any information about this case, the family of a murdered man says they are relieved State Police finally made an arrest.
Constance Newton, the victim’s mother, said, “I feel good. I cried earlier, but I feel good.” She continued, “It’s been two months but it seems like it’s been two years.”
Clinton Martin’s mother says it’s the news her family has been praying for…Word that State Police arrested 32-year-old Marquice Pierce of Chester for the murder of their beloved Clinton.
Clinita Martin, the victim’s sister, remarked, “His soul is finally resting like it’s not never gonna bring him back but it just gives me joy.”
“It’s been extremely hard because we miss him, we miss him being around talking because you know it was like a piece of my heart that was gone,” said the mother.
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State Police say after an extensive investigation, they arrested Pierce at 1:00 p.m. Monday in connection with Martin’s murder on September 13th.
Officials are releasing very few details about motive or what led up to his arrest, but we do know he’s facing a slew of charges, including one count of first-degree murder and two counts of third-degree murder.
“I just want to understand why, like if he can just explain to everybody like why?” said a family member.
Police say Martin was shot in the neck sometime before 10 that night, driving on the I-95 ramp to 476 North, just before Exit 1 to MacDade Boulevard, then he crashed into a concrete barrier and guardrail, hitting 33-year-old Joshua Walz who also died at the scene.
“You know I miss him every day but I just feel like he’s at peace now we got justice,” said a family member.
No word yet on when Marquice Pierce will be back in court, but Clinton Martin’s family says they will be there.
Delaware
Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware
Monday, March 30, 2026 11:29AM
NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — An investigation is underway in Delaware after police discovered a man’s decomposing body in New Castle County.
The remains were found near Route 40 and Appleby Road in New Castle on Sunday afternoon.
The Action Cam was at the scene as Delaware State Police converged on the area after the discovery.
Authorities say the decomposing body is that of an unidentified man.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
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Delaware
Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement
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The Delaware River Bridge will be replaced following a $600 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, revitalizing a main connector between Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey.
According to a joint release from U.S. Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman, D, and Dave McCormick, R, the funds will “advance” the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said the program is designed to reduce congestion on County roadways and improve traffic flow in the Philadelphia region.
Fetterman and McCormick called the $600 million going towards the project “one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history.”
“The Delaware River Bridge is not just a Pennsylvania asset; it is a backbone of our national freight and passenger transportation network,” the statement read. “This funding will make it safer and more resilient for the commuters, families, and businesses that depend on it every single day.”
Delaware
Firefighters battle two-alarm commercial building fire in Delaware County
Sunday, March 29, 2026 1:20PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Delaware County firefighters battled a fire at a commercial building in Aston.
The fire broke out on the 2000 block of Dutton Mill Road.
Crews say when they arrived, flames could be seen coming from the rear of a commercial building.
The fire was upgraded to two alarms, causing more crews to be called in.
The flames were brought under control about an hour later.
No injuries have been reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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