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Somerville and Beyond: ex-Mass. man turned terrorist killed in Iraq, school turnover, sobriety checkpoints, crashes, and more.

It has been a fiery hot day for news today around Massachusetts and our editorial team has a slew of new posts and stories up on the 80+ Patch sites across the state. Here are some of the stories we’ve been working on.
The Boston Police, the FBI, and the Suffolk County District Attorney held a press conference earlier today about the police shooting death of Roslindale resident Usaama Rahim this morning (see other posts below).
Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Also, MBTA Police arrested this alleged flasher yesterday. More than 10,000 parents in Boston have signed petitions requesting access to higher quality schools. Dias Kadyrbayev, a friend of the convicted Boston Marathon Bomber, gets 72 months in prison for hiding evidence. Want to bea nature detective? Alleged Massachusetts heroin dealers were arrested by the feds after making $100K worth of deals in New Hampshire. When are we all going to be able to eat at Mission on the Bay? A man who allegedly killed a Bentley University student is in court. And police are looking for this woman, disguising herself with tan spray and a wig, for allegedly stealing licenses and checks around the state.
Top stories and posts
Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Another Assistant Principal Leaving Framingham | Framingham, MA Patch
- Stoughton HS Grad Turned Terrorist Killed in Iraq | Stoughton, MA Patch
- Sobriety Checkpoint Planned This Weekend | Wilmington, MA Patch
- DWI Attorney Held on Cash Bail After Drunk Boating Incident | Charlestown, MA Patch
- UPDATED: Officer Involved Shooting in Roslindale Tuesday Morning | West Roxbury, MA Patch
- Police Hunting for ‘Most Wanted’ Cape Cod Man Charged in Stabbing, Shooting | Falmouth, MA Patch
- Ominous Anonymous Note Left in Woman’s Mailbox | Marblehead, MA Patch
- ALERT: Chemical Treatment of Lake Chauncy| Westborough, MA Patch
- TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Mass Pike Eastbound in Framingham | Framingham, MA Patch
- Police: Angry Customer Smashed Computer at Gym; Road Rage Incident, Drill Mistaken For a Gun; Shoplifting | Peabody, MA Patch
- Teen Arrested for Carrying Weapon, Assault, Drugs | Natick, MA Patch
- Reading Mom Hopes Ice Cream Fundraiser Can Bring Service Dog for Son | Reading, MA Patch
- Brockton Man Charged With Striking State Police Cruiser, Drunken Driving | Easton, MA Patch
- Con Artist Almost Gets Away with $1800 In This Arlington Crime Log | Arlington, MA Patch
- Ex-Mansfield Resident Turned Terrorist Killed in Iraq | Mansfield, MA Patch
- Acton Man Charged with OUI, Negligent Driving | Acton, MA Patch
- Stoughton Animal Control Officer Michael Boundaway Dies | Stoughton, MA Patch
- Want to Work for the Town of Wilmington? | Wilmington, MA Patch
- After 34 Years, Bloody Jacket Revives Braintree Murder Case | Braintree, MA Patch
- Police: Man Scammed Out of $1,200; Cyclist Struck by Crosby’s, Motorist Cited; Approximately 600 to 700 Feet of Military Wire Stolen | Salem, MA Patch
- Man Charged with OUI After Woman Loses Her Arm in Boat Mishap | Charlestown, MA Patch
- PHOTO GALLERY: Gifted Students Showcase Projects at iNight | Framingham, MA Patch
- Police Log: Fireworks, Car vs. Wall, and More| Milford, MA Patch
- Brother of Man Shot in Roslindale: He was ‘Shot in the Back Three Times’ | Roslindale, MA Patch
- Toyota Slams Into Herb’s Locksmith Shop In Arlington | Arlington, MA Patch
- Plenty of Drinking In Public In These 6 Recent Arrests In Malden | Malden, MA Patch
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