Maria Barajas, Tony Ruelas Scandal Prompts Jeff Eley Controversy

SAN FERNANDO (LALATE) – The Maria Barajas, Tony Ruelas scandal has now prompted a Jeff Eley controversy. The news follows the Councilwoman Brenda Esqueda and Sgt. Alvaro Castellon affair allegations, and the Mayor Mario Hernandez, Maribel De La Torre mistress affair scandal. The list of scandals for San Fernando keep on growing.
Today, local news confirms that San Fernando’s acting police chief Lt. Jeff Eley was placed on paid leave. Eley is under investigation for allegedly fixing tickets for Fred Anthony Flores, an aide to Rep. Howard Berman. Eley is now under investigation.
Who is Eley? He is acting chief in replace of Tony Ruelas under investigation as well. Ruelas, who is married with three children, is accused of having an affair with Maria Barajas, a 22 year old cadet. She said he sent her 1,500 e-mails and 1,000 text.
Then there is Councilwoman Brenda Esqueda and Sgt. Alvaro Castellon. NBC previously reported “There were also scandalous inquiries for Brenda Esqueda, the city’s Mayor Pro Tem, who was accused of having her own affair with a police officer. She declined to respond.”
Finally, the scandals go to the top, in this case, the Mayor’s office. Mayor Mario Hernandez, and Maribel De La Torre. Mayor Mario told his council recently “I’d like to put out there, ‘to squash the rumors,’ that yes, I have been in a relationship with Councilwoman (Maribel) De La Torre.” Yes, he squashed the rumor by admitting it.
His wife was present after that comment. She got up, and exclaimed “That’s why I’m here … I’m his wife… we weren’t separated!” For more, click HERE and HERE.














