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Melissa's Law, Bomb Threats, Off-Duty Officer Honored: Top Arlington News

This week's top news from Arlington Patch.

ARLINGTON, MA—This has been a very busy week so far for Arlington Patch.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced Tuesday that Essie Billingslea of Boston was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Billingslea was charged with aggravated rape, armed assault in a dwelling and home invasion.

The full story can be found here: Melissa’s Law Puts Arlington Rape Defendant Away for Life

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That’s not all that happened this week, here are some other top stories from Arlington Patch.

Off-Duty Arlington Officer Honored by Boston Bruins

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