Shaffer Charged After Domestic Outburst | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

In Wolcott, New York, a 38-year-old man named Brett Shaffer is facing multiple serious charges after police found him outside his home brandishing a shotgun and allegedly violating an order of protection. He’s accused of physically assaulting, choking, and blocking the victim from calling for help — all while law enforcement intervened. The victim suffered minor injuries but was released. Shaffer now faces felony menacing, harassment, obstruction, endangering a child, criminal mischief, and contempt charges, with court looming. This case underscores the volatile risks of domestic violence —…