Thrown Brick Leads to Criminal Mischief Charge

Ilya Starikov, 30, of Greenbrook Road, was taken into custody after police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a newspaper carrier, at about 4:30 a.m. June 10.

According to the report, the carrier reported hearing a bang on the back of his vehicle as he was backing out of a driveway after delivering a newspaper. He got out to inspect the car, and saw a dent and scratches—and a brick on the ground.

He was then approached by two men yelling at him and he called for police.

Starikov first accused the carrier of being connected to series of paintball shootings at his house, but realized the carrier was just delivering newspapers and apologized.

He related the same story to police, and said he was only trying to protect his property. 

Police charged him with criminal mischief, and discovered an outstanding warrant issued by Middlesex municipal court for $86, which Starikov paid before he was released.