TLDR: Jarrod Schulz left Storage Wars in 2019 during Season 12, and he and Brandi Passante had split. In 2021 he was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence battery, pleaded not guilty and has not returned to the show. He owns the Rush Bar and Grill in Lake Forest, California, according to Looper.
Jarrod Schulz was half of the “Young Guns,” the brash pair who bought lockers with Brandi Passante on Storage Wars from the start.
Fans noticed when he disappeared, and the reasons are a mix of a breakup and a legal case. For the rest of the crew, see our Storage Wars cast update.
Why Jarrod Left Storage Wars
Schulz left the show in 2019 during Season 12, according to Looper. Passante stayed on.
In the Season 13 premiere, Passante said the couple had separated. She later said they had broken up after filming Season 12.
The pair also starred in the spin-off Brandi & Jarrod: Married to the Job in 2014, with their children appearing on screen.
His 2021 Legal Case
TMZ reported in spring 2021 that Schulz was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery. He was accused of pushing Passante in a bar, per Looper.
Schulz pleaded not guilty in June 2021 and asked for the case to be dismissed. We found no reported outcome.
Looper also noted that A&E reportedly conducted its own investigation, and that he has not returned to the show.
What Jarrod Does Now
Looper reported in September 2023 that Schulz owns and runs the Rush Bar and Grill in Lake Forest, California. It said he stays in touch with fans on Facebook and rarely uses Instagram.
He also appeared in Celebrity Car Wars in 2017. His former partner is still on screen, and you can read about what happened to Brandi.
Jarrod Schulz: Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jarrod leave Storage Wars?
Schulz left in 2019 during Season 12, around the time he and Brandi Passante broke up. Looper reported that A&E reportedly investigated a 2021 incident and that he has not returned.
Is Jarrod still on Storage Wars?
No. Looper reported that he left in 2019 and has not returned, while Brandi Passante remains on the show.
Are Brandi and Jarrod still together?
No. Passante said in the Season 13 premiere that they had split, and she later said they broke up after Season 12.
What was Jarrod Schulz charged with?
TMZ reported in 2021 that he was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence battery. He pleaded not guilty, and we found no reported outcome.
What is Jarrod Schulz doing now?
Looper reported that he owns the Rush Bar and Grill in Lake Forest, California.
