An employee with the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office was arraigned on Thursday on multiple charges.

The employee, identified as Eduardo Antonio Villarreal, was charged with bribery, bringing a prohibited substance into a correctional facility, and abuse of capacity. His bond was set at $30,000.

In a news release, Sheriff Manuel Treviño said the employee was arrested on Wednesday. 

A press conference will be held following the arraignment, where further details will be provided.

Channel 5 News will be at both the arraignment and the press conference. Both events will be livestreamed in this article and on the KRGV Facebook and YouTube pages. Check back for updates.