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id: 659f359edb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:55 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:23 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Cranston man arrested in Massachusetts in stabbing case

Cranston police said David Mendez, 55, was arrested in Massachusetts in connection with an alleged stabbing of a man in a Cranston parking lot.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [David Mendez](/providence/wiki/david-mendez.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/cranston-police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-stabbing-parking-lot-victim-arrest-new-bedford-flock-technology-witness-november-12-2026), 2026-11-12 16:55 EST: Cranston man arrested in Massachusetts after allegedly stabbing man inside Maserati
- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/cranston-stabbing-suspect-arrested-in-new-bedford/), 2026-11-12 17:23 EST: Cranston stabbing suspect arrested in New Bedford

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