HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office faces charges after detectives say he tried to pay for sex with someone he thought was a minor.

The off-duty deputy, Marvin Vasquez, 24, was arrested Saturday by the St. Petersburg Police Department.

The Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office release did not say where or how the incident occurred.

Vasquez faces charges of human trafficking and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.

“I am extremely disappointed that an individual who took an oath to serve and protect is now facing charges related to such egregious behavior,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “I remain committed to eradicating this vile act from our community. It will not be tolerated by anyone, and certainly not a sworn officer of the law.”

Vasquez, who joined HCSO in January, has been suspended without pay.