New Jersey Mother Arrested for Forcing Child to Wear Dog Shock Collar

Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano faces multiple charges, while her mother, Sonia Feliciano, is accused of evidence tampering in a severe child abuse case.

Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was arrested after her child arrived at school with visible injuries caused by a dog shock collar.
Investigators determined the child was forced to wear the collar at home and was threatened with further violence if they reported the abuse.
The shock collar belonged to the family’s deceased dog and was kept in the home, reportedly charged regularly after the dog's death.
Kimberly faces charges including aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and witness tampering, and remains in custody.
Sonia Feliciano, the grandmother, was charged with evidence tampering and hindering prosecution and has been released pending her court hearing.