Queens Parking Fury: Mother-Daughter Duo Attacks Driver Over Trash Can Dispute

In a shocking display of urban territorialism, two women, identified as Andreea Dumitru, 45, and Sabrina Starman, 21, were arrested in Ridgewood, Queens, last week after brutally attacking a young driver over a public parking space. The incident, captured on video, shows the altercation erupting when the 21-year-old victim, Jada McPherson, attempted to move a trash can that was illegally reserving a spot on the street.

The video footage reveals a heated exchange before the violence, with the victim expressing frustration after a long day at work, only to find her parking options obstructed by garbage bins. Witnesses report that this practice of 'reserving' spots with trash cans and cones has been a longstanding issue in the neighborhood, sparking tensions for years. As one local put it, it’s not uncommon to see these makeshift barriers holding spaces for hours on end.

Things took a violent turn when Starman allegedly lunged at McPherson, throwing punches, while Dumitru and another unidentified individual joined in, hitting and pulling the victim’s hair. The brutality of the assault left McPherson curled up in defense, while bystanders shouted in dismay. This wasn’t just a fight over parking—it was a boiling point of frustration over a deeper disregard for shared community space.

Police swiftly arrested the two suspects at the scene, and the victim received treatment for her injuries. This incident shines a harsh light on the petty battles that can erupt in crowded cities, where something as mundane as parking can ignite raw, unfiltered rage. How do we balance personal convenience with public fairness? That’s a question this neighborhood—and many others—urgently needs to answer.