After numerous delays, the trial involving an alleged assault by three Trail firefighters is finally underway with a surprise decision by the Crown.

Firefighter Greg Ferraby is charged with assault and uttering threats in an alleged attack in 2023 on 52-year-old Darryl Wong.

Wong, who had been suffering from homelessness, drug addiction and undiagnosed mental health issues at the time, says he is now off drugs.

Assault charges against two other firefighters — Richard Morris and Wesley Parsons — were stayed by the Crown late last week.

Wong was the first to testify, saying Ferraby had threatened him after accusing him of following his family members.

“He threatened me … ‘If you follow them or anyone else, I’m going to f— you up,'” Wong alleged Ferraby said.

“He told me, ‘I’m someone y

See Full Page