One man charged after assault
One man charged after assault
October 20, 2026
The Independent
A Sarnia man is facing charges after an assault near NOVA Chemical.
Monday, police were called to on Ladysmith Road near Petrolia Line after a report of an assault.
The OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit went to the scene. Police say two people were talking when one man drew a weapon before leaving the area. There were no injuries.
Officers found a man a short time later and arrested him.
Brock Holman, 30, of Sarnia has been charged with assault with a weapon, mischief under $5,000, theft under $5,000, failing to comply with a bail order and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Holman will be in court today to answer to the charges.
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