A plea agreement is expected for Jeffrey Gary, the former Federal Communications Commission employee charged with sexually assaulting and attempting to abduct two women near Alexandria Metro stations in May.
Gary, 35, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday in Alexandria court, allowing three of the four charges against him to move forward to a grand jury, according to NBC4 Washington.
The charges stem from two separate attacks that occurred May 30 within an hour of each other. Gary allegedly first assaulted a woman with her young child at the Potomac Yard Metro station, then attacked a second woman near the Braddock Road Metro station around 9:41 p.m.
Victim recounts attack
One victim told NBC4 that Gary walked on the opposite sidewalk for about three blocks before crossing the street, approaching her from behind and putting one hand over her mouth and another around her waist. She fought back and escaped, running toward a restaurant where she was meeting her husband before calling Alexandria police.
The woman, who spoke to NBC4 off camera, said she supports the proposed plea deal. She described the past few months as “challenging emotionally and mentally” and said she remains scared to walk outside alone and worries when someone walks behind her. However, she praised the support services provided by the city of Alexandria.
Investigation and arrest
Metro Transit Police played a crucial role in identifying Gary through surveillance technology. According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by ALXnow in July, police used Metro card data to track Gary’s movements through the system.
The affidavit revealed that the Braddock Road victim “remembered seeing the suspect as she walked towards the escalator, and that he walked to the escalator behind her.” Security cameras showed the victim exiting the station at 9:37 p.m., closely followed by the suspect.
Metro Transit Police tracked Gary’s entry and exit data on his Metro card, which led them to identify him as Jeffrey T. Gary. The card was registered to the FCC, where Gary had worked as an assistant division chief for two years before his June 1 arrest.
Professional background and charges
Gary, a Georgetown Law graduate, was immediately fired from his position at the FCC following his arrest. He had been employed there since 2023 as an assistant division chief.
Gary faces multiple felony charges including assault and battery, sexual battery, and two counts of abduction with force. He was initially held without bond but later secured a $14,000 bond on June 13 and remains under house arrest.
Legal proceedings
Gary’s two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge will go before a grand jury Sept. 8. If the grand jury finds probable cause, the case will proceed. Should a plea agreement be finalized, it would need approval from a judge.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has declined to disclose details of the proposed plea agreement, stating it cannot release information until the deal is officially entered into the court record.
Community impact
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire emphasized the seriousness of the crimes during the initial announcement of Gary’s arrest. “Acts of violence — especially those targeting law-abiding residents — leave a deep psychological impact on the community and are absolutely intolerable,” McGuire said.
The case highlighted the effectiveness of regional law enforcement cooperation and advanced surveillance technology in identifying suspects. Police used Alexandria Public Safety cameras and coordinated with Metro Transit Police and Fairfax County Police to make the arrest.
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.
Previous ALXnow coverage:
- Alexandria Police arrest suspect in Metro station assaults (June 2, 2025)
- Metro card data led police to suspect in Alexandria assaults (July 7, 2025)
