Crime & Safety

Nearby News: Threatening Letter to Trump's Son Was From Mass.; Boston Marathon Banner Unveiled; New Gang has Local Ties

Also: Storm to usher in spring; Beloved vice principal dies suddenly; DUI in fiery St. Patrick's Day crash; Local hero to be laid to rest.

Mass. Connection for Package Sent to Trump's Son

Eric Trump's wife, Lara, opened the letter Thursday, which warned that if Donald Trump doesn't drop out of the presidential race, "harm will come to the kids," CBS News reported.

Boston Marathon Banner Unveiled

The banners each include a word that drives home the theme -- "inspired," "pride," "heart," "soul" -- as well as images of the runners that embody them. They also include this year's social media hashtag, "#RunBold."

Who is the Felony Lane Gang?

In addition to Weston break-ins, several associates of the Felony Lane Gang are believed to be connected to crimes in Pelham, NH, Salem, NH, Waltham, Braintree, Foxborough and towns in Connecticut.

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Vice Principal, Community Pillar Dies Overnight

Joe Heinricher was only three months away from retirement.

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