FBI Agent Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Women In Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation is facing several charges after authorities said he raped two women inside a Gaithersburg tattoo studio.

Eduardo Valdivia, 40, of Gaithersburg, was arrested Monday and charged with six counts of second-degree rape, two counts of fourth-degree sexual offense and eight counts of second-degree assault.

The charges stem from reports made by two women who claimed they were raped by Valdivia inside DC Fine Line Tattoos, a tattoo studio in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg.

According to Montgomery County police, the first victim came forward in October and said she was raped by a man she knew as "Lalo Brown." A second victim came forward with a similar claim of sexual assault in November.

According to police, both women said they were lured to the tattoo studio after they were offered a free tattoo in exchange for a modeling opportunity with Exeter Models. Both victims said they believed they had been communicating with a woman.

According to police, one victim was sexually assaulted by Valdivia during her photo shoot at a Courtyard by Marriott hotel. He then threatened legal action against her if she didn't return for a second photo shoot because she had signed a contract, police said. She returned two weeks later and was sexually assaulted again, according to authorities.

Police said the second victim was sexually assaulted during a similar photo shoot at DC Fine Line Tattoos.

During the investigation, detectives identified "Lalo Brown" as Valdivia. Both victims later positively identified him as their assailant, police said.

During a news conference on Tuesday, police said they believe there may be other victims who have not come forward. Detectives are asking anyone with information or who may have been victimized by Valdivia to contact the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400.

He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is awaiting a bond hearing.