Miami Woman Arrested After Alleged Orlando Road Rage Incident

Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell accused of attacking two women and two deputies

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 37-year-old Miami woman, Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell, is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking a 35-year-old woman and a 67-year-old woman, as well as biting and kicking two police officers, during a reported road rage incident in Orlando.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents can escalate quickly and put public safety at risk. This case highlights the need for better de-escalation training for law enforcement and raises questions about mental health resources for those involved in such confrontations.

The details

According to the police report, Shaffer-Brockwell allegedly got out of her car in traffic, hit the 35-year-old woman in the face and fist, and then scratched the 67-year-old woman who tried to intervene. When officers attempted to arrest Shaffer-Brockwell, she physically resisted, bit one officer on the arm, and kicked another.

  • The incident occurred just before noon on February 23, 2026 in the area of Millenia Boulevard and Millenia Plaza Way in Orlando.

The players

Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell

A 37-year-old woman from Miami who is accused of attacking two women and two police officers during a reported road rage incident in Orlando.

35-year-old female witness

A woman who reported that Shaffer-Brockwell got out of her car, hit her in the face and fist, and then jumped on the hood of her car.

67-year-old woman

A bystander who witnessed the incident and tried to intervene, but was then scratched in the face by Shaffer-Brockwell.

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What they’re saying

“We must address road rage incidents quickly and with appropriate de-escalation tactics to protect public safety.”

— Orlando Police Chief (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell was transported to the Orange County Booking and Release Center. She is facing charges including battery on a person 65 years or older, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, burglary of conveyance with assault/battery, and resisting an officer with violence.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for better mental health resources and de-escalation training for law enforcement to address the root causes of road rage and prevent such confrontations from turning violent in the future.