Former sheriff Gerald McFaul was arraigned this morning on theft in office charges. The nine-term sheriff was charged Friday with two felony counts of theft in office and a misdemeanor ethics charge. Friday: Former Sheriff Gerald McFaul charged with theft in office, ethics violation He entered a routine not guilty plea and was released on $1,000 bond. He is due back in court Thursday, when he will plead guilty, his attorney said. Former sheriff Gerald McFaul was arraigned this morning on theft in office charges. The nine-term sheriff was charged Friday with two felony counts of theft in office and a misdemeanor ethics charge.