A 60-year-old Ontario man has been charged after an alleged assault involving gasoline at a property near the Universal Ostrich Farm in September.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency obtained a warrant to search the farm on Sept. 3. RCMP were called to help maintain the peace while CFIA officers carried out the search.
Police said in a statement that officers arrived at the farm on Sept. 22 to help secure three properties named in the warrant.
Shortly after arriving, RCMP said officers became aware of a reported altercation at a neighbouring property involving an individual linked to a protest camp at the farm.
The suspect was arrested on the scene without incident.
A 73-year-old woman received medical care from RCMP medics. The extent of her injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
The man has since been charged with assault, assault with a weapon and mischief.
RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said the details of the alleged assault have been reported elsewhere, but could not be shared further by police as the matter is now before the courts.
However, he did confirm that the incident involved the use of gasoline.
“The nature of the assault, I think, has been more widely reported. There was an interview done by the victim with media, but we’re not really able to go into the specifics obviously, now that charges are laid. This is before the courts.”
He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8, 2026.
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