Crime briefs: Former Tyngsboro daycare employee ordered held in federal custody, a Freetown man is charged with killing woman he lives with, Boston man charged with crushing Charlestown woman’s skull, and more short crime stories from Greater Boston.
Nicholas Galanto, 36, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to life in prison and won’t be eligible for parole for at least 24 years.
A strong outpouring of community support following the death of Yarmouth police officer Sean Gannon has helped his family find comfort from the evil act that took his life.