Man Arrested on Weapon and Assault Charges in Milton

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responds to disturbance call, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons in suspect's vehicle.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:53am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a loaded, unregistered handgun against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the discovery of illegal weapons during a law enforcement investigation.The discovery of illegal weapons in a suspect's vehicle raises concerns about public safety and the need for effective law enforcement response.Milton Today

The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call in Milton, New York, which led to the arrest of 61-year-old Richard C. Craft. Craft was charged with five counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and assault in the third degree after authorities discovered a loaded unregistered pistol, switchblade knife, collapsible baton, and two sets of metal knuckles in his vehicle during a court-ordered search.

Why it matters

Weapons charges and assault allegations are serious crimes that can have significant impacts on public safety in local communities. The discovery of multiple illegal weapons in the suspect's possession raises concerns about the potential for violence and the need for effective law enforcement response to address such threats.

The details

According to the report, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Trieble Ave in Milton on Wednesday morning. During the investigation, authorities arrested Richard C. Craft, a 61-year-old man from Amsterdam, on five counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and one count of assault in the third degree. Craft is accused of intentionally causing physical injury to another person by striking them in the chest. A court-ordered search of Craft's vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded unregistered pistol, switchblade knife, collapsible baton, and two sets of metal knuckles. The weapon charges were upgraded to felonies due to Craft's prior criminal convictions.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 19, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.
  • Craft was arraigned before the Honorable Timothy M. Brown in the Milton Town Court on the same day.

The players

Richard C. Craft

A 61-year-old man from Amsterdam, New York, who was arrested on charges of criminal possession of weapons and assault.

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the disturbance call and conducted the investigation leading to Craft's arrest.

Honorable Timothy M. Brown

The Milton Town Court judge who arraigned Craft on the charges.

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What’s next

Craft is currently being held at the Saratoga County Jail pending further legal proceedings. The court will determine whether to grant him bail or keep him in custody as the case progresses.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of vigilant law enforcement and the need to address the presence of illegal weapons in local communities, as they can pose a significant risk to public safety. The charges against Craft will be closely monitored to ensure that appropriate justice is served and the community's security is maintained.