Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary was arrested early Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, and charged with assault and battery of a family member, according to a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office arrest report obtained by Potomac Local News.
The arrest marks the second domestic-related incident involving Gary in less than two months and occurred on the same day the Stafford County Board of Supervisors publicly honored her with a proclamation recognizing her service.
Most recent arrest
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office FOIA arrest report, Gary was arrested at 6:17 a.m. on Dec. 16 at her residence on Dons Way.
The charge, assault and battery of a family member under Virginia Code § 18.2-57.2, is classified as a misdemeanor. The report lists the incident as domestic violence.
Gary was arrested but not jailed and was released following processing. The case is listed as cleared with arrest.
Potomac Local News has requested comment from Gary regarding the arrest and will update this article if a response is received.
Earlier incident and pending court date
The Dec. 16 arrest follows a separate domestic incident reported Oct. 18, 2025, also at Gary’s home.
Court records show Gary was arraigned Nov. 7, with the case scheduled for Feb. 19, 2026, in Stafford County General District Court.
Law enforcement documentation related to the October incident noted alcohol involvement and the presence of a juvenile. Gary has not addressed the specific criminal charges during Board of Supervisors meetings.
Board proclamation issued the same day
Despite the early-morning arrest, Gary appeared later that day at the Dec. 16, 2025, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Chairman Deuntay Diggs presented a proclamation recognizing her service on the board.
Diggs praised Gary’s approach to public service, saying, “She saw issues in her community and she wanted to find solutions,” and noted that she often spoke “for those who have no voice.”
In her acceptance remarks, Gary reflected on power, accountability, and the responsibilities of elected officials.
“When you have power to any degree you should wield it in a way that benefits the people around you, all of the people around you,” Gary said.
She added, “The real power that we have is inherent in us as human beings and we all have it,” and told residents, “Please see us as people… but also hold us accountable.”
Podcast appearance and public explanation
Following the October incident, Gary appeared on WTTG-TV’s “Good Word” podcast, hosted by Tisha Lewis, where she offered a personal explanation that differs from law enforcement documentation related to that earlier case.
Gary said alcohol did not play a role and that no one was physically injured.
“I yelled, and I yelled a lot. One of my children called the police. There was no alcohol issue, no sobriety tests, and no one was hurt physically,” Gary said.
She disclosed that she has complex PTSD, citing unresolved trauma and marital stress, and said she had begun therapy. Gary framed the situation as part of a broader discussion on mental health and domestic violence stigma.
“Integrity is what you do when everyone is watching. I’m living this out loud,” she said.
Political future
Gary’s arrest comes as she prepares for a return to statewide politics. During a Nov. 8, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, she announced she plans to run for the Virginia Senate in 2027.
“You will not see me again on your ballot for a couple of years. I will be running for the state senate in 2027,” Gary said.
She plans to run as a Democrat for the 27th Senate District, currently represented by Sen. Tara Durant (R). Gary previously ran for the seat in 2023 as an independent and finished third.
Gary did not seek re-election to the Board of Supervisors this year. Her term ends Dec. 31, with Maya Guy set to be sworn in as Aquia District supervisor in January.
