Anticipated Plea Agreement for Ex-FCC Employee in Connection with Alexandria Sexual Misconduct Incidents

In a series of events that unfolded earlier this year, Jeffrey Gary, a former assistant division chief at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has been charged with sexually assaulting and attempting to abduct two women near Alexandria Metro stations.

The investigation into the attacks, which occurred on May 30, was led by Metro Transit Police. Using surveillance technology and Metro card data, they were able to identify Gary as the suspect. The charges against him include assault and battery, sexual battery, and two counts of abduction with force, as well as felony charges.

The incidents took place at the Potomac Yard Metro station and near the Braddock Road Metro station, within an hour of each other. One victim told NBC4 that Gary approached her from behind, putting one hand over her mouth and another around her waist. She fought back and escaped. Another victim remembered seeing the suspect as she walked towards the escalator, with Gary walking behind her.

Gary waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday in Alexandria court, allowing three of the four charges against him to move forward to a grand jury. His two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge will go before a grand jury on Sept. 8. If the grand jury finds probable cause, the case will proceed.

Following his arrest, Gary was initially held without bond but later secured a $14,000 bond on June 13 and remains under house arrest. The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office has declined to disclose details of the proposed plea agreement, should one be finalized, it would need approval from a judge.

The city of Alexandria provided support services to the victims of the attacks. Anyone who believes they may have encountered Gary or experienced a similar incident is encouraged to contact local police or call the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center's 24-hour hotline at 703-683-7273.

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire emphasized the seriousness of the crimes during the initial announcement of Gary's arrest. The case highlighted the effectiveness of regional law enforcement cooperation and advanced surveillance technology in identifying suspects.

Gary, a Georgetown Law graduate, was immediately fired from his position at the FCC following his arrest. The search results do not provide information about which authority employed Jeffrey Gary before his arrest at the FCC.

Anticipated Plea Agreement for Ex-FCC Employee in Connection with Alexandria Sexual Misconduct Incidents