Former DCFS employee formally charged after being accused of deleting files

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A former DCFS employee has been indicted after being accused of malfeasance in office and computer tampering.

According to East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore, Eddriene Sylvester, 55, was accused of deleting important files relevant to the Department of Child and Family Services in June 2022, while employed at the department.

Louisiana law states that the felony charge of malfeasance in office carries a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 fine. The state may also seek restitution if it suffered a loss. Computer tampering can hold a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or up to a $10,000 fine.

Sylvester’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 29, 2025.

According to school records, she is currently employed at St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools System as the Chief Financial Officer.

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