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Mansfield Police and Local Residents Praise Arrest of Marathon Bomber

After police were able to arrest Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, residents took to social media to express their excitement.

A week of fear came to an end Friday night when Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was arrested in connection to the Boston Marathon Bombing. The arrest has led to celebration and relief across the Commonwealth as a terrible week finished after the suspect was arrested in Watertown.

After the arrest, the Mansfield Police Department posted a message on Twitter congratulating the officers working the case including members of the Mansfield PD that were called up by the Metro Law Enforcement Council

"An outstanding job over the last 24 hours by law enforcement in the metro Boston area. Well earned rest for some Mansfield Sgt(s) as well!" read the tweet.

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On Facebook, residents expressed excitement and even demanded that Boston get the duck boats ready for first responders and law enforcement officers.

Responses and reactions included:

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Greg May: "Cue the duck boats!"

Tracy Carifa: "Law enforcement and first responders in Boston deserve a parade. Get the Duck Boats ready!:

Poula Saweres: "I was praying that they can get him alive , thx God"

Kristen O'Donnell: "I'm ecstatic. I tried to take to the streets but it's raining."

Mark Tyrrell: Ecstatic. The fact that they got him alive is awesome, and amazing.

While everyone was happy with the arrests, some were concerned with the lack of Miranda Rights.

"Relieved and happy but not comfortable with foregoing Miranda Rights," Eileen Cusack told Mansfield Patch over Twitter.

Even New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took to Facebook praising the arrest and praising those who worked to make it possible.

"Thank you to all the brave law enforcement agents for keeping our city safe. #BostonStrong," Brady said on his Facebook page.

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