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The Providence Police Department has announced that they will provide an update regarding the stabbing of an adult woman and her 2-year-old daughter in the area of Broad and Public Streets on Wednesday.
The department will announce Thursday charges against 46-year-old Nelson Blanco in connection with the incident.
CHARGES:
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- 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 and Entering into a Dwelling Occupied by a Person Over 60
- Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Crime of Violence
- Possession of a Knife with a Blade Longer Than 3 Inches
Both victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.
According to Go Local Prov, Blanco has a history of arrests including being accused of critically injuring two 7-year-old boys with a knife and being ruled incompetent.
Blanco is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence District Court Thursday morning.
