A New Jersey mother was arrested after she forced her child to wear a dog shock collar, leaving marks on the neck, according to prosecutors.
Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, is facing charges related to endangering the welfare of children, assault, witness tampering, and hindering, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation began on March 17 after a child showed up at Cape May City Elementary School with visible injuries caused by a dog shock collar. Subsequently, the Special Victims Unit of the prosecutor’s office and the Cape May City Police Department collaborated to probe the matter, leading to Cruz-Feliciano’s arrest the next day.
Investigators learned that Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano threatened the child with more violence if the abuse was reported. (iStock)
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffery H. Sutherland emphasized the importance of protecting the most defenseless members of society in a statement, stating that all allegations of child abuse are treated seriously and those found guilty will face legal consequences.
