MIDLAND, Texas -- Texas running back Cedric Benson, the Big 12 freshman of the year last season, was arrested on misdemeanor drug and alcohol possession charges over the weekend, police said.

Benson was arrested early Saturday at a Midland apartment complex. Police say they've charged the 19-year-old with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and being a minor in possession of alcohol. All three charges are misdemeanors.

Benson, 19, was taken to the Midland County Central Detention Center and released after posting $1,365 that morning.

"We weren't targeting him or anything," Midland Police Sgt. Dale Seago told the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

"Nobody really knew who was who," until Benson was booked, he said.

Initially, the people inside resisted letting Officer Jeff Handley into the apartment, but he eventually was allowed inside where he found alcohol and marijuana. "The marijuana was in a couple of places," said Midland police spokeswoman Tina Jauz.

Melanie Robinson, 20, also was arrested on drug and paraphernalia possession charges as well as a minor in possession of alcohol, Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said. She was released from the Midland detention center Saturday after posting bail of $1,365.

University of Texas spokesman John Bianco said the team was looking into the arrest but would not comment further.

"We are aware of the situation and right now we are gathering all the facts. Obviously, it is a legal issue and because of that there isn't anything further we can say," Bianco said.

"We will handle it as we handle everything else within the team and respond when it is worked out in the court system," he said.

If convicted on the marijuana possession charge -- a Class B misdemeanor -- Benson faces up to a $2,000 fine and six months in jail. The paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol charges are Class C misdemeanor offenses and carry up to a $500 fine each.

Benson set a Longhorns freshman record last season when he gained 1,053 yards on 223 carries and scored 12 touchdowns. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and is expected to play in the minor leagues this summer.