Providence Police Make Arrest In Stabbing Of Mom And Little Girl

The mother and her 2-year-old were stabbed in the area of Broad and Public streets, police said.

By Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff

Oct 8, 2026 1:15 PM EDT

Nelson Blanco (Courtesy of the Providence Police Department)

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence police arrested a man in connection with the stabbing of a woman and her little girl.

Nelson Blanco, 46, was arrested on charges of assault with intent to commit murder involving an adult female victim, assault with intent to commit murder involving a 2-year-old child, assault with a deadly weapon, breaking into a dwelling occupied by a person over 60, possession of a knife during the commission of a crime of violence and possession of a knife with a blade longer than 3 inches.

The mother and her 2-year-old daughter were attacked in the area of Broad and Public streets, police said.