The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Brett D. Shaffer, age 38, of 8079 Larkin Road in the Town of Wolcott, after responding to a residence on Larkin Road for a domestic incident.

Deputies arrested Upon their arrival, deputies were met at the end of the driveway by Shaffer, who was holding a Stevens Model 320, 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. Shaffer allegedly yelled angrily and aggressively at a deputy that he had a gun while pointing the firearm into the air. Deputies gave Shaffer several lawful commands before he placed the shotgun on the ground. Shaffer was then taken into custody without further incident.

The investigation determined that Shaffer allegedly violated an order of protection requiring him to refrain from certain conduct. Shaffer is further accused of physically harassing the victim by choking, pushing, and shoving the victim, as well as preventing the victim from using a phone to call for help.

The victim was treated at the scene by members of Fair Haven Ambulance for minor abrasions and contusions and was released.

Shaffer has been charged with: six counts of Harassment in the Second Degree—Physical Contact, violations, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation—Applying Pressure, an A misdemeanor, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, an A misdemeanor, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree—Disabling Equipment to Prevent an Emergency Call to Police, Fire, or EMS, an A misdemeanor, Criminal Contempt in the First Degree—Violation of an Order of Protection involving physical contact, and an E felony, Menacing a Police Officer or Peace Officer, a D felony.

Shaffer was transported to the Wayne County Jail  for CAP Court arraignment and released to appear in Town of Wolcott Court on October 1st.