Hapeville police sergeant resigns after arrest on child cruelty and assault charges, chief says

A Hapeville police sergeant has resigned after she was arrested on child cruelty and assault charges in another Georgia county, the city's chief of police said.

Chief of Police Bruce M. Hedley told CBS News Atlanta that Sgt. Shada Canzater was arrested by deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office.

Canzater is facing charges of first-degree cruelty to children, aggravated assault, and simple assault family violence.

"Effective today, Canzater resigned from the Hapeville Police Department," Hedley said.

Canzater had recently been promoted to sergeant, with the police department celebrating her promotion on Facebook on Aug. 5.

Officials have not shared details about what led to the arrest at this time.

CBS News Atlanta has reached out to the Houston County Sheriff's Office for comment and will update this story if it chooses to respond.