A 4-year-old child poured juice on an FCC official as he attempted to abduct her mother at a Virginia Metro station, just one hour before he attacked another woman in what police describe as a pattern of targeting female transit users.
Key Takeaways
- Jeffrey Gary, 35, Assistant Division Chief at the FCC and Georgetown Law graduate, was charged with assault and battery, sexual battery, and attempted abduction after allegedly attacking two women near Virginia Metro stations.
- Police tracked Gary using his Metro card registered to the FCC, identifying him as the suspect in both attacks that occurred within an hour of each other.
- The first victim’s 4-year-old child intervened by pouring juice on Gary during the assault at Potomac Yard station, while the second victim at Braddock Road station was forced to the ground with a hand over her mouth.
- Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire believes Gary was systematically “targeting females while riding the Metro,” raising concerns about transit safety.
- The FCC has initiated termination proceedings against Gary, who is being held without bond until a preliminary hearing scheduled for July.
Georgetown Law Graduate Turned Predator
Jeffrey Gary, 35, an assistant division chief at the Federal Communications Commission with a Georgetown University law degree, now faces multiple serious charges including assault and battery, sexual battery, and attempted abduction. The Alexandria City Police arrested Gary following two separate incidents near Metro stations in Northern Virginia that occurred on the same Friday evening. Gary, who had no prior criminal history, allegedly transformed from respected government official to predator within the span of a single hour as he moved through the Metro transit system targeting lone women with a disturbing methodology that suggests premeditation.
The first attack occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. at the Potomac Yard Metro station, where Gary reportedly approached a 30-year-old woman who was with her 4-year-old child. In a brave act of protection, the young child attempted to intervene by pouring a juice box on the attacker. Gary fled only when another adult approached the scene. The incident demonstrates the terrifying reality that these attacks occurred in public spaces, with families present, showing a brazen disregard for witnesses or consequences. This behavior raises serious questions about security in public transit systems and the adequacy of Metro police presence.
Tracked By His Own Government Credentials
In a twist of irony, investigators tracked Gary through his own government-issued Metro card. Police traced the card directly to the Federal Communications Commission address, creating an electronic trail of his movements between crime scenes. This crucial evidence helped authorities quickly identify Gary, who frequently used the Yellow Line from his apartment near the Huntington Metro station. The coordination between Alexandria Police and Metro Transit Police Department, aided by public safety cameras, facilitated the suspect’s swift identification and arrest, demonstrating effective interagency cooperation in addressing these serious crimes.
“That Metro system kinda curves around and continues to go, and I really believe based on the facts and the information we have, that he was targeting females while riding the Metro,” According to Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire.
Approximately one hour after the first attack, Gary allegedly struck again near the Braddock Road station. Security footage captured him following another woman in her 30s before launching his attack. According to police reports, the assault was violent and calculated. The details of this second attack reveal an escalation in Gary’s methods that further supports the theory that he was systematically targeting vulnerable women using the Metro transit system as his hunting ground.
Public Safety Concerns Mount
Alexandria residents have expressed serious concerns about safety on the Metro system following these attacks. Despite signage claiming increased Metro police presence, commuters report seeing little evidence of enhanced security. The attacks have heightened anxiety among regular Metro users, particularly women who now feel especially vulnerable. The psychological impact extends beyond the direct victims to affect community confidence in public transportation safety. These incidents highlight what many conservatives have long argued: that public safety must be prioritized over administrative bureaucracy and political posturing.
“People are just going around trying to take people. That’s crazy,” Said Mikaela Roper, of Alexandria. “There’s nobody here to help us.”
FCC Takes Action Amid Public Scrutiny
Following the arrest, the Federal Communications Commission moved quickly to distance itself from Gary. An FCC spokesperson stated that upon learning of “this disturbing incident we took immediate action against this employee. His employment with the agency will be terminated.” The swift response from the FCC indicates the seriousness with which the agency is treating these allegations, recognizing the potential damage to institutional reputation. Gary is currently being held without bond and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for July, as authorities continue investigating whether there might be additional victims.
“We want to be very clear: It is our goal to protect every citizen of our community,” said APD Chief Tarrick McGuire. “But when there is the victimization of some of our most vulnerable — women, children and our elderly — that has a different psychological impact on public safety.”
The Alexandria Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about these incidents or who believes they may have been victimized by Gary to come forward. As this case progresses through the justice system, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in public spaces and the need for genuinely enhanced security measures that protect law-abiding citizens from predators who might lurk even within respected government institutions.
