Overview

• Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was arrested on March 21, 2025, after her child arrived at school with visible marks, which investigators linked to a dog shock collar.
• The child was reportedly forced to wear the collar at home and threatened with further violence if they disclosed the abuse.
• The shock collar, belonging to the family’s deceased dog, was kept in the home and regularly charged after the pet’s passing.
• Kimberly faces charges including aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and witness tampering, while her mother, Sonia Feliciano, is charged with hindering and tampering with evidence.
• The case has raised concerns about prior unaddressed reports involving the family and prompted statements from prosecutors about the seriousness of child abuse.