Man Arrested for Assaulting Queens Homeowner During Car Meetup in Far Rockaway
A Far Rockaway man was apprehended following a violent altercation during a car meetup in Queens that resulted in significant property damage and personal injury. Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 19-year-old Justin Aguilera, who faces multiple charges including gang assault, assault, trespassing, and participating in a riot.
The disturbance unfolded on November 23, 2025, in Whitestone, where approximately 50 vehicles converged on 141st Street near 11th Avenue for an event marked by reckless driving and other dangerous behavior. The situation escalated when a local resident, Blake Ferrer, confronted the group over their disruptive activities on his property. In response, Aguilera allegedly took part in a brutal attack on Ferrer, alongside other individuals from the gathering.
Witnesses reported a chaotic scene that involved fireworks, which inadvertently ignited a parked Ford Fusion around 12:30 a.m., exacerbating the mayhem. Ferrer, 50, sustained serious injuries, including fractures to his nose and ribs, prompting his transport to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens, where he is reported to be in stable condition. His wife, Melissa Ferrer, was also injured while attempting to defend her husband during the altercation and observed that the crowd dispersed as her husband was incapacitated.
In the aftermath of the incident, Aguilera’s vehicle was linked to the events by investigators, leading to his arrest. Upon his transport from the 109th Precinct station, Aguilera reportedly made no comments to the media and kept his head down as officers escorted him.
City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino condemned the event in a public statement, criticizing a perceived lack of police response and labeling these types of gatherings as an escalating problem in the community. She emphasized the need for a stronger police presence to deter such violent incidents.
An NYPD spokesperson acknowledged that the precinct was managing a range of high-priority incidents at the time, including a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrest and other emergencies, which may have delayed their response.
Law enforcement agencies continue to seek additional suspects involved in the incident and have released images of two persons of interest believed to have participated in the attack on Ferrer. Members of the public who have information regarding the incident are urged to contact Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
