The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post that three former SCPSO employees had pleaded guilty to felony charges.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Rodney Madere Jr., Zain Stillinger, and Derek Pertuis pled guilty to Felony Theft Between $5,000 to $25,000, Abuse of Office, and Public Payroll Fraud.

Rodney Madere Jr. received the maximum sentence for each felony, including 10 years for felony theft, five years for abuse of office, and two years for public payroll fraud. The sentences were suspended and ordered to be served concurrently.

The 10-year sentence will be supervised by the Department of Probation and Parole for a period of three years. Madere has also been sentenced to twelve years of home incarceration under GPS ankle monitoring at his own expense. He will also pay restitution to the state totaling $75,028.77 and a fine of $5,000.

Derek Pertuis received a five-year sentence for felony theft, five years for abuse of office, and two years for public payroll fraud. The sentences were suspended and ordered to be served concurrently.

Zain Stillinger received a five-year sentence for felony theft, five years for abuse of office, and two years for public payroll fraud. The sentences were suspended and ordered to be served concurrently.