A former detention officer for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office was arrested over the weekend on stalking charges, according to a news release.

The news release said 25-year-old Lathan Lee Sanchez was arrested by the Edinburg Police Department on Feb. 28.

No further information was provided about the arrest. Channel 5 News has reached out for more information.

"As an organization, we are committed to upholding public confidence and preserving the community’s trust. We thoroughly investigate all allegations of employee misconduct and take appropriate actions to ensure accountability and transparency to the citizens we serve," Hidalgo County Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra said.

Sanchez resigned from his position as a detention officer in lieu of termination.