State Police arrest Ballston man following assault investigation

On December 26, 2025, State Police arrested Richard J. Marcella, 61, of Ballston, NY, for Assault 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd.

On December 26, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m., Troopers responded to a home in Ballston for the report of an altercation with a weapon. The investigation determined that Marcella was in a verbal altercation with a known neighbor when he allegedly stabbed the victim in the arm and hand with a knife. The victim was transported to Saratoga Hospital for treatment of their non-life-threatening stab wounds.

Marcella was arrested at the scene and transported to SP Saratoga for processing. He was then arraigned at the Malta Town Court, where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.