A firefighter from Trail, B.C., has been acquitted of assault charges after a legal battle spanning nearly three years, marking the end of a case that drew scrutiny to law enforcement interactions in the Kootenays region.
Gregory Ferraby, who served with Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, faced charges of assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats related to an alleged April 2023 incident. A judge's verdict handed down Friday cleared him of all charges.
Ferraby was one of three emergency responders initially charged in the matter. His colleagues, Richard Morris and Wesley Parsons, each faced one count of assault. However, their charges were stayed in October 2025, effectively halting prosecution without requiring them to enter a plea.
Investigation Background
According to Trail RCMP, the alleged incident involved a homeless individual known to all three accused men. Investigators determined the confrontation likely stemmed from a previous altercation between the parties.
The charges were formally laid in November 2023, roughly seven months after the incident in question occurred. The case navigated British Columbia's court system throughout 2024 and into 2025 before reaching its conclusion.
The acquittal removes Ferraby from any legal liability related to the incident and allows him to move forward without criminal conviction.
This article is based on reporting from CBC British Columbia. For the full investigation and related coverage, visit CBC News.