Posted on: December 31, 2025 11:20 AM

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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.

From NYSP