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id: 9a2500d2bd
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 11:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 15:21 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man accused in Cranston stabbing to be held in Massachusetts

David Mendez, accused of stabbing a man in a Cranston Maserati, will be held in Massachusetts pending transfer to Rhode Island.

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

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/man-accused-in-cranston-stabbing-to-be-held-in-massachusetts-pending-ri-transfer), 2026-11-13 11:23 EST: Man accused in Cranston stabbing to be held in Massachusetts pending RI transfer
- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/suspect-cranston-knife-attack-faces-judge/), 2026-11-13 15:21 EST: Suspect in Cranston knife attack faces judge

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