Oh no, it seems like trouble has found its way to some familiar faces. The beloved stars of Storage Wars, Jarrod Schultz and Brandi Passante, are facing legal issues. This unfortunate incident involves their personal relationship taking a turn for the worse. Passante, who is no longer romantically involved with Schultz, was spending time with friends at a bar in Orange County when Schultz unexpectedly showed up. What started as a tense argument quickly escalated, with Schultz even physically shoving Passante. This shocking act of violence has resulted in Schultz’s arrest on domestic violence battery charges.
According to law enforcement sources in Orange County, Schultz lost control of himself during the heated exchange. Despite his denial of any wrongdoing, Passante took a stand against domestic violence by reporting the attack to the police. Multiple witnesses confirmed that she was shoved by Schultz, further supporting her claims. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office, after careful consideration of the evidence and Passante’s testimony, has charged Schultz with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery.
Fans of Storage Wars were left devastated by this turn of events. Schultz and Passante, known as “the young guns” on the show, had been a dynamic duo for twelve seasons. However, before the premiere of the thirteenth season, Passante announced that they had split and would now be bidding independently from each other. It was a shock for the viewers to learn that their favorite on-screen pair would no longer hunt for treasures and valuables together in abandoned storage units.
Although the show portrayed Schultz and Passante as husband and wife, they were never married. They were business partners with a romantic connection and are parents to two children, Cameron and Payton. The breakup came after filming for the twelfth season concluded in November 2018.
TMZ reached out to Jarrod Schultz for comment on the incident, but he has chosen to remain silent on the charges against him for now. While the legal process unfolds, fans eagerly await updates on this unfortunate situation.
On a brighter note, the thirteenth season of Storage Wars features many familiar faces, including Dan and Laura Dotson, Darrell Sheets, Kenny Crossley, Rene Nezhoda, Casey Nezhoda, and Ivy Calvin and his sons. However, one notable absence is the famous “yup” man himself, Dave Hester. The reasons for his absence from the season remain unknown. Interestingly, Darrell Sheets came out of retirement to participate in this season, making it even more special for fans.
Although this incident has cast a shadow over the beloved show, fans can still enjoy the latest season and root for their favorite treasure hunters. Let’s hope that the legal matters are resolved and that Schultz and Passante find a way forward, either individually or as friends, in the future.
