WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A former Washington County sheriff's deputy who was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl will serve a maximum of five years behind bars.

Trent Talbert from Hopewell Township was sentenced to two 1/2 years to five years followed by four years of probation, Washington County District Attorney Eugene A. Vittone announced Thursday.

The 59-year-old pleaded guilty to aggravated indecent assault and endangering the welfare of children for a series of incidents that took place at his home in 2016 and 2018.

Last year, he was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl while he was on duty.

He will also have to register on the Meghan's Law as a sex offender for life.