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Rape Case Sparking Heated Immigration Debate

Four undocumented immigrants accused of a brutal rape in Framingham await their federal detention status as their case gains traction amongst those who believe the immigration system in the United States is broken.

Brussels Attacks Felt in Mass.

The terrorist attack on Brussels, which put America on high alert, prompted Massachusetts officials to tighten security statewide Tuesday. The New England Honorary Consul for Belgium, who is located in Salem, talked to Patch from Belgium. Meanwhile, both Northeastern and Quinnipiac confirmed students who were in Brussels are safe.

Duo Who Sparked UMass Shelter-In-Place Tried to Pass Off Veggies as Marijuana

Prosecutors in court Tuesday said a February shelter-in-place order at UMass-Amherst stemmed from a dispute following the attempted sale of shredded vegetables being passed off as marijuana.

Streets Lined With Blue at Trooper Thomas Clardy's Funeral Service

Thousands paid tribute to Clardy, 44, who died last Wednesday in the line of duty when his vehicle was struck by another.

Individuals Wanted in Rideshare Sexual Assaults

Police are looking for drivers they say sexually assaulted two women who requested pickup from rideshare services over the weekend. The assaults were reported within minutes of each other early Sunday morning.

Ten Kilos of Coke, Half-Kilo of Heroin Seized in Arrests

The estimated street value of the seized drugs was $800,000.

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