Breathalyzer test reported at .19
Alexandria police Chief David P. Baker, who was arrested Saturday night on a DUI charge, was placed on administrative leave Sunday, and his purported .19 blood alcohol content means the consequences may be just beginning -- mandatory jail time, loss of driver's license and possible lawsuits against the city.
Alexandria City Manager James K. Hartmann imposed the immediate sanction on Chief Baker pending an internal investigation of the arrest in a late-night two-car crash Saturday in Arlington that sent both drivers to the hospital.
Mr. Hartmann elevated Deputy Police Chief Earl Cook to acting police chief, effective immediately.
According to Arlington County police, Chief Baker, who has held his post for three years and served almost 20 years in the department, took a Breathalyzer test that registered his blood alcohol content (BAC) at .19, more than twice Virginia's legal limit of .08.
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ReplyDeleteMike Lewis and not some loser like this guy.
Webster wrecked and totalled a cruiser a few years back after visiting seacrets. Check it out Joe.
ReplyDeleteAt least he had the sense not to take a babe with him and drive roads that have bridges over water. SPLASH!
ReplyDeleteHey, isn't that the name of Ted Kennedy's dog?
At one point or another we all make mistakes, but this is straight up disgusting! Here we have a career law enforcement officer that I am sure has seen his share of DUI arrests and injuries/fatalities related to drunk drivers. Now here he is not at the legal limit, not just over the legal limit, but more than doubled it! This is not to mention his tolerance level if he was that drunk and did not realize it. I've lost a family member to a drunk driver, and almost on a daily basis we see news reports of accidents caused by a drunk driver including those where they run into police cars. I'm sure this is not the first time he has driven when he should not have been. I have no pity for this individual and he shouldn't get any leniency when it comes to his day in court and in my opinion with his background he should get the maximum allowable punishment. Be thankful I’m not a judge.
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