Former Escobares City Councilwoman Marie B. Peña was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery and official oppression, according to an arrest report obtained by Channel 5 News.

A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News says Peña's arrest stems from an investigation involving Alejandro Ivan Hinojosa, who at the time was working as the city's public works foreman.

According to a news release from the Escobares Police Department, Peña was being investigated after allegedly offering Hinojosa a pay raise if he withdrew his candidacy for city council.

As part of the investigation, Peña and Hinojosa were recorded discussing the scheme outside city hall.

According to the complaint, investigators with the Escobares Police Department reviewed recorded audio and surveillance footage of Peña a

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