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The only time Richard Cody Graham has been able to stay out of trouble from the law in the past 20-plus years was when he became a father. Crown attorney Kurt Froehlich told a Penticton court last week Graham has an “unbroken pattern of criminal conduct stretching back to the early 2000s” and now has more than 60 criminal convictions after he pleaded guilty to numerous offences over several months. Graham, 41, dressed in jail-issued red overalls and speaking via videoconference from a holding cell, pleaded guilty to two counts of flight from police, failing to stop for police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, assaulting police, illegally removing a court-ordered monitoring device, among other charges. In late May of 2017, Graham was arrested in Penticton on warrants in the Lower Mainland for bank robbery and use of an imitation handgun in the commission of a criminal offence. After spending the past seven months in jail following an extended crime spree over several months dating back two years and getting clean and sober for the first time in a long time, Graham promised to stay clean, resume his relationship with his daughter and become a role model for her. “When my daughter was born, that was the biggest thing in my life,” Graham told Justice Greg Koturbash during a sentencing hearing. “I changed my life and I tried to get myself together. “This is the biggest regret of my life. I’ve done all kinds of crime (but) losing my daughter has really kind of opened my eyes to not continue this lifestyle.” Court heard Graham now has more than 60 criminal convictions dating back over 20 years. He was given a 19-month jail sentence by Koturbash on Nov. 20. Because he’s served more than seven months in custody — he was given 1.5 days credit for every day spent in pre-trial detention — Graham will have to spend another 171 days behind bars before he’s released. Froehlich told the court Graham was found by RCMP officers in Kelowna in his sports car the afternoon of Nov. 21, 2023. When officers tried to arrest him, Graham started up the vehicle and drove it towards a police cruiser. He drove the vehicle through a ditch and also avoided a spike belt laid by police and took off at a high rate of speed and there was a short pursuit before officers decided to call off the chase due to public safety concerns, said Froehlich. Graham was eventually arrested in January of this year and spent a few weeks in jail before being released on strict conditions, including having to wear an electronic monitoring device, said Froehlich. He was living at a group home in Surrey, when it was reported “he had cut off an ankle bracelet” monitoring device and left the group home on March 18, he said. While police attempted to track him, he wasn’t found until April 8 when RCMP officers in Oliver noticed a vehicle they believed belonged to Graham outside a grocery store in Oliver, said Froehlich. Officers again tried to arrest Graham, who was in the vehicle with a woman, he said. An RCMP officer attempted to open the door to the vehicle and place Graham under arrest, but Graham closed the door, forced the woman outside the vehicle and jumped into the driver’s seat, he said. He put the car into drive and clipped the police cruiser, before taking off at a high rate of speed. Five days later, police were given notice that Graham might be staying at a hotel in West Kelowna the evening of April 13. When an officer approached the hotel room, he was told Graham had just left and was on foot. The officer saw him running, pursued him and eventually caught up to him and placed him under arrest. Before tackling Graham with other officers, Graham “launched himself” into one officer, forcing him to the ground. Police discovered Graham was in possession of a large quantity of controlled drugs and drug paraphenalia, said Froehlich. Graham has remained in custody ever since. Graham has an unenviable criminal record that now has more than 60 convictions, as well as a long record of Motor Vehicle Act convictions as well, including two previous convictions for dangerous driving and fleeing police, he said. Defence counsel Matthew James said his client grew up in a very dysfunctional family and turned to drugs and alcohol at an early age and this has played a significant role in his criminal lifestyle. Graham is an Indigenous man and his grandmother was a victim of the residential school system, he said. His biological father abused him, his siblings and mother and he also suffered other abuse at the hands of trusted family members, he said. He eventually went to live with his grandmother with his brother, but she overdosed when he was only 11 years of age and he had to witness that horrific incident, he said. The only time his client hasn’t been in trouble with the law in the last 20 years was for an extended period of time from 2017, when his daughter was born, and until 2022, he said. Not only did he establish a good relationship with his daughter, he was working full-time in Kelowna and doing well, he said. However, he relapsed last year when the mother of his daughter cheated on him “and he spiraled out of control,” he said. After being incarcerated for more than seven months, Graham is again clean and sober and has a new perspective on life, he said. “Where he’s at now is where he wants to be,” he said. “Graham is before the court with, as I noted, substantial childhood trauma. And what’s important is to note that that is connected to the residential school systems and the intergenerational effects of it on his family, where that trauma stimulated his substance use, and through that, also his criminality.” His goal is to get out of jail, get a job and resume his relationship with his daughter, he said. “He wants to be a positive influence in his daughter’s life,” he said. “He’s shown in the past he can cease his criminal activity.” Koturbash said he would agree to the 19-month collective sentence, which will see Graham spend just under six more months behind bars. The two incidents of avoiding police by driving away at very high speeds could have resulted in tragedy, said Koturbash. “I take a very, dim view of people that flee from the police, especially in vehicles, because so many dangerous and unfortunate consequences can happen when situations like that arise,” said Koturbash. “The sentences that are imposed have to be high enough to discourage you from ever considering doing that, or people from ever considering doing that going forward in the future.” Besides the jail sentence, Graham was prohibited from driving anywhere in Canada for three years following his release. He’s also prohibited from owning or possessing any firearms or prohibited weapons for the rest of his life. After the sentencing hearing, Graham thanked Koturbash and returned to his cell.

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The TL;DR: We check in with four young frequent travellers who go the extra mile in pursuit of experiences that fuel their passions. (Clockwise from top left) Ms Jaedyn Choo, Ms Genevieve Sia, Ms Nadiah Motosir and Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen hope to turn every journey into a story worth sharing. SINGAPORE – They do not let school or a full-time job stand in the way of chasing their travel dreams. Even if they have to scrimp, save or juggle side hustles, they find creative ways to fund their next getaway. Whether it is discovering new cultures, building bonds across borders, savouring new cuisine, capturing evocative vignettes of the world, or chasing the rush of catching K-pop idols live, these four young people are turning every journey into a story worth sharing – as they do on their socials. Budget travel, priceless connections At 19, Miss Jaedyn Choo went on her first solo adventure – a two-week backpacking trip in Thailand in 2023. She was eager to meet new people from around the world, and her itinerary included going to look at the Golden Buddha in Bangkok, partying in Chiang Mai, and tipsy tubing – floating down the Pai River in a tube while sipping on an alcoholic beverage – in northern Thailand. Including her flight costs, she spent $800 on that trip. Now a third-year student in the Media, Arts & Design School at Singapore Polytechnic, she has backpacked to another three countries since that trip. To fund her travels, she juggles part-time work such as banquet serving work alongside her school commitments. She stretches her dollar by searching for affordable flights – once snagging a $30 one-way ticket from Langkawi, Malaysia, to Singapore – and by staying in hostels. “When I plan ‘normal’ trips with friends, accommodation can be $40 to $60 per night, which is reasonable,” she mused, adding that this amount “sounds crazy to me” when viewed from her budget traveller pov, given that she spends $10 to $15 for hostels. Ms Jaedyn Choo in Nong Khiaw, Laos. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JAEDYN CHOO While her shortest trip – to Kuala Lumpur and Cameron Highlands – was just five days, she usually packs in multiple cities in the same country over about two weeks. Her school schedule prevents her from longer travels, she said. Her 15-day stay in Langkawi – her longest – was her most memorable. She said: “It was my first time staying in an all-female hostel. It felt very cosy, and it rained a lot so all the girls would just sit and watch movies together.” Twelve hours before her flight back home, Miss Choo spontaneously extended her trip, which was originally set to be a week long. Her favourite memories from her travels “always revolve around a group of people from different backgrounds and of different ages hanging out together”. Ms Jaedyn Choo in Ha Giang, Vietnam. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JAEDYN CHOO At a hostel in Okinawa, Japan, she recalled having dinner in the communal area and listening to a Canadian man, who looked to be in his 50s, regaling fellow travellers with his tales about backpacking in India. She said she was struck by the community spirit and shared sense of adventure among the group of strangers – from countries such as Canada, Chile, and Germany, and of diverse ages. Miss Choo’s parents had initially opposed the idea of their teenage daughter backpacking solo, worrying about her safety. But she said she asserted her rights as “an adult” and went ahead. She takes precautions such as ensuring there are others around, and frequently updates her parents about her location. “Because I also managed to start (on) TikTok, I think my mum is a little bit proud of me, so it’s not so bad. Obviously, they still don’t love it or encourage it, but now they’re just irritated,” she quipped. Sharing her travel tales on her TikTok account (@jaejaepeanut), Miss Choo has amassed 17,800 followers on the platform since she started posting in October 2023. the 7 year old knew how to communicate with google translate😭 #tiktoksg #fypsg #travel She enjoys posting not just about backpacking, but also vlogs about her life on TikTok. “I have a lot of fun. Every now and then, I get to do ads, which is great because I can use the money to travel more.” But she does not see a future in being a content creator. “I try not to put too much weight on it – I just post and hope to earn money,” she said. “So when it stops, it stops.” The fangirl era tour K-pop fangirl Genevieve Sia was just 17 when she attended her first overseas concert in Seoul, South Korea, in 2019. Back then, she paid for only the ticket, while her parents covered her travel costs. Now, the 22-year-old communications student at University at Buffalo – Singapore Institute of Management said she is adopting a Yolo mindset when it comes to travelling to see her favourite K-pop groups. “You really never know when your last day is, so I want to maximise my youth and travel for concerts when I still have the capacity to. I doubt it will be as easy when I’m working a full-time job.” The fan of K-pop boy bands The Boyz and NCT Dream added: “Since I’ve become an adult, it’s been easier to fly for concerts, so I try to go to every Asia stop for groups I like whenever they tour.” She has lost track of the number of overseas concerts she has attended, but said she and her friends have been to at least seven shows of The Boyz’s recent world tour, Zeneration. Ms Genevieve Sia at K-pop boy band The Boyz’s World Tour Zeneration Encore in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GENEVIEVE SIA The communications student usually shares short post-trip vlogs about her getaways on TikTok and YouTube, and uses her earnings as a content creator to fund her concert pilgrimages. Excluding food and shopping expenses, a trip for a multiple-day concert can cost her between $5,000 and $6,000 for concert tickets, flights and accommodation. She usually attends overseas concerts because she wants to see the artiste again, and her family does not object to her pursuits, she said. “Most concerts are on the weekends, so it doesn’t really affect my school schedule. I can always fly on Friday after class and fly back in time for classes on Monday.” The content creator, who has over 187,500 followers on TikTok (@genevievesjy), said: “It’s much more exciting when it’s during a school term because it gives me something to look forward to every few weeks.” tbz in jakarta vlog + fancams💞 everyone was so nice and the vibes in jkt are always ON TOP🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @THE BOYZ When she was in Bangkok, Thailand, in August for The Boyz’s concert and fansign session, a band member recognised her from their concerts, Miss Sia said. “Chang-min actually told me he always sees me at their concerts and that he knew it was my second time at a physical fansign. I don’t ever expect any of my idols to remember me, but the fact that he remembered me from a short interaction really touched me! “Things like this make me think it’s worth it to keep travelling to see them again.” Getting his showreel on the road Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen, a third-year student in Nanyang Polytechnic’s Mass Media Management, enjoys travelling for his videography and photography pursuits. The 19-year-old has been making travel vlogs for about five years now. He started at 14 while on a family vacation. “I was inspired by travel videographers Benntk and Casey Neistat, whose content resonated deeply with me,” he said. In the past five years, the young videographer has visited eight cities, including Angsana Ihuru in the Maldives, Bangkok in Thailand, and Osaka and Tokyo in Japan. He usually travels with a trusted friend or his family, as his parents are concerned about his safety. Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen enjoys travelling for his videography and photography pursuits. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ISAAC LEE ZHI WEN His videos are cinematic showreels of the various places he visits, as well as the locals whom he meets along the way. He usually posts them on Instagram (@maybeimisaac) to keep a record of his memories from his trips. He said taking travel videos and photos is his way of expressing his creativity and fully immersing himself in the moment. “I can shut off the world and focus on capturing the present through my camera lens.” He typically carries a lot of videography gear while travelling – which may include multiple camera lenses and even a drone. “Depending on the trip, I might have to pack lighter or buy extra baggage to accommodate all the equipment,” he said. On a trip to Bali with a fellow videographer in March 2023, he had to purchase an additional 20kg of checked baggage to accommodate his filming equipment, which included his new $1,900 drone. Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen trying out his new drone in Bali, Indonesia, in March 2023. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ISAAC LEE ZHI WEN He had a close call with the drone while attempting to film a wide shot of the beach during that trip. “Everything was going smoothly until the drone’s battery started running low unexpectedly. We had to land it quickly, but since it was my first time flying a drone, I wasn’t sure how to safely catch and land it,” Mr Lee said. “The drone almost crashed, but thankfully, we managed to bring it down safely just in time. It was a nerve-racking moment, but it taught me a lot about handling equipment under pressure.” Mr Lee is able to fund his trips by taking up various freelance videography projects while he is not busy with school. “I usually do corporate or event videography. It pays about $1,200 per project, so I save the money for new equipment and trips.” Stamping her culinary passport From weekend getaways to two week-long escapades, Ms Nadiah Motosir, 27, travels at least once a month to try new foods and experiences. She has been to 30 cities in Asia, and prefers investing in travel experiences instead of material possessions. “In Singapore, I’m frugal. I eat at home, take public transport, and only shop when needed. My splurges are reserved for travel,” she said. And splurge she does. She budgets $500 to $1,000 per day for meals and activities during her holidays. She squirrels away about a third of her take-home pay from her job in corporate strategy. To ensure that she tries only the best, Ms Motosir said she meticulously maps out must-see spots and researches food options. She once travelled from Osaka to Kobe just for dinner at Royal Mouriya, a renowned spot for Kobe beef. Her best friend had claimed that Kobe beef was better than wagyu, so she had to try it for herself. “The experience was fantastic, and the beef was delicious, but I still prefer wagyu – I’m a sucker for its fatty, melt-in-your-mouth texture.” And she still savours the memory of a deer meat rice bowl she had at Amano-Ya restaurant in Yamanakako, a village near Mount Fuji in Japan. Ms Nadiah Motosir in Yamanakako, Japan, with Mount Fuji in the background. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NADIAH MOTOSIR She discovered the dish by chance while cycling with a travel buddy during Japan’s Golden Week in May 2023, when many businesses – especially in less touristy areas – were closed. Hungry at 7am, they happened to stumble across a “charming little shop” that was open, and immediately went in. They noticed locals enthusiastically tucking into venison donburi. “Curious, we decided to try it and I’m so glad we did. The meat was tender and flavourful, and it turned out to be one of the best dishes I’ve ever had, despite my initial hesitation about eating something so heavy in the morning.” Ms Nadiah Motosir still savours the memory of a deer meat rice bowl she had in Yamanakako, a village near Mount Fuji in Japan. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NADIAH MOTOSIR She shares her foodie stories on Lemon8 (@deznadz), where she has over 12,100 followers, whose supportive messages motivate her, she said. They often thank her for her posts, and reach out for travel tips. Ms Motosir said her best memories tend to come from quieter areas where locals gather – “places that feel genuine, not curated for Instagram”. On her travel goals, she said: “Ideally, I’d love to visit every country at least once, but realistically, I have limited annual leave. My focus is on quality over quantity, so I’ll probably prioritise four to six new destinations in Asia for now. “I’m not racing against anyone; I want to savour the experiences fully.” Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now

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