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Victoria Radio Host Al Ferraby Charged With Two Counts of Child Luring

The station has suspended the longtime host pending a police investigation.

Overview

  • Court documents list two counts of telecommunicating to lure a child, with one count involving a person under 16 and another under 18.
  • The alleged offences occurred in September 2024 in Victoria and Vancouver, according to the filings.
  • Vancouver police said a 59-year-old Victoria man was arrested in February after a child exploitation unit investigation, with charges laid on Wednesday.
  • CFAX 1070 announced Ferraby’s suspension and said police are investigating, and news reports say he was released from custody.
  • Ferraby has hosted on CFAX since 1994 and is a well-known community figure, and the allegations have not been proven in court.