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Here's a few of the crime stories from around B.C. on Friday, Oct. 11
Published Oct 11, 2024 • 2 minute read
Nanaimo man on the run after drug convictions
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a Nanaimo man after he was found guilty of drug-related charges.
Kerry Wallace Chang, 58, failed to appear at his sentencing hearing in Nanaimo provincial court on Sept. 20.
Chang, who has a lengthy criminal record, was convicted on April 20 of possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.
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In court, he admitted to possessing more than 62 grams of fentanyl found in his bedroom during a police raid in November 2020, but claimed the drugs were for his personal use.
He said another 471 grams of fentanyl found in the living room was intended for trafficking, but claimed it belonged to a friend.
The judge rejected Chang’s defence, saying it “exceeds the limits of credulity,” describing him as “heavily entrenched in the local fentanyl trafficking scene.”
On Friday, RCMP released a photo of Chang with an appeal for the public to contact police at 250-754-2345 if they have information on his whereabouts.
Chang is described as 5 foot 10 inches, about 190 pounds with short receding grey hair and brown eyes. He also has tattoos of dragons on his upper arms.
Suspected drunk driver hits pedestrian in Victoria
A suspected drunk driver could be facing criminal charges after allegedly hitting a pedestrian in Langford on Thursday, said police.
West Shore RCMP were called to a hit-and-run collision at the Peninsula Co-op gas station on Goldstream Avenue and Jacklin Road just after 3:30 p.m.
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The driver of a grey 2005 Mazda 3 allegedly struck the victim “at a slow rate of speed after being confronted about drinking and driving,” said Mounties.
The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.
Witnesses provided the vehicle’s licence plate to police, who tracked down arrested the 66-year-old driver for impaired driving and assault with a weapon.
Blood alcohol tests indicated the man had over twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood, said police. His vehicle was impounded and he was slapped with a 90-day driving prohibition.
West Shore RCMP said it plans to recommend criminal charges.
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