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David Baker

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Former Alexandria Police Chief: Laboy a 'Fun Guy and Real Caring Individual'

Former Alexandria police chief David Baker shares his thoughts of Officer Peter Laboy, who was shot in the head Wednesday in Old Town.

David Baker, a former Alexandria police chief, says Officer Peter Laboy is a devoted family man who is well liked by his fellow police officers and has proved to be a steady presence on Alexandria’s streets throughout his career with the department.  • See: Update on Condition of Officer Shot in Alexandria “He’s a good man, a good and decent man,” Baker said. “He’s an outstanding and distinguished public servant. … He’s very popular with his colleagues, a fun guy to be around and a real caring individual.” Laboy, 45, remains in critical condition at Medstar Washington Hospital after being shot in the head Wednesday morning during a routine traffic stop in Old Town. Baker, who was second-in-command with the Alexandria Police Department when…

Bobby Frazier

7:52 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to officer laboy and family   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Local PAC 'Securing Alexandria's Future' Unveils Endorsements

Group selects six it deems "most qualified to serve the city" along with two honorable mentions.

Local political action committee Securing Alexandria’s Future has thrown its support behind six of the 14 Democratic candidates for City Council, also naming two “runners-up.” The PAC, which is co-chaired by former Councilmen Lonnie Rich and David Speck, has selected John Chapman, Sean Holihan, Tim Lovain, Del Pepper, Paul Smedberg and Justin Wilson as “candidates most qualified to serve the city.” The group said: “We also feel that two candidates, Donna Fossum and Melissa Feld, are worthy of consideration. …Although not endorsed by SAF, both Fossum and Feld… exhibited a commitment to community involvement.” SAF leaders also include former Police Chief David Baker and current City Councilmen Kerry Donley and Rob Krupicka, both of whom are …

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