Trailer Park Boys star Mike Smith has been charged with sexual assault in Canada.
The sitcom actor was charged on Oct. 2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in relation to an alleged assault that occurred on Dec. 30, 2017, according to documents obtained by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s CBC News. Smith has been ordered not to contact the victim, whose name has not been made public.
Representatives for Smith did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly‘s request for comment.
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the company in charge of the show’s production, merchandise, and streaming, released a statement on Instagram responding to the accusations on Sunday.
“We are aware of the allegation concerning Mike Smith dating back to 2017 and take such matters seriously,” the statement read. “We recognize how difficult an allegation of this nature is for all involved. Out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further on the case.”
The statement announced that Smith has “stepped away” from his role as managing director at Trailer Park Boys Inc. and producer Gary Howsam will take over Smith’s responsibilities.
Trailer Park Boys is a cult-favorite Canadian mockumentary series that follows the petty crimes of three trailer park residents: Ricky (Robb Wells), Julian (John Paul Tremblay), and Bubbles (Smith). The original show ran for seven seasons between 2001 and 2008 on the Canadian network Showcase. Wells, Tremblay, and Smith bought the rights to the series in 2013 and brought it to Netflix for five more seasons in 2014.
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The most recent season of Trailer Park Boys aired in 2018, but its creators teased a comeback earlier this year. The 13th season wrapped in August and is expected to air on the show’s own streaming platform, TPB+, in April 2026, reports Deadline. The new season will arrive in time for the series’ 25th anniversary.
“We remain focused on delivering the long-awaited 13th season for our fans,” Trailer Park Boys Incorporated announced in its statement.
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Smith was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery after an incident in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2016. The charges were later dropped due to a “lack of sufficient evidence,” the CBC reported. Smith and the alleged victim had released a joint statement denying a domestic dispute had taken place.
Smith is expected to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 10.