Dad accused of using dog shock collar on his kids

[May 07, 2009]  SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- A father was accused of using a dog shock collar on his four children.

Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada said the 41-year-old man was jailed Tuesday on charges of criminal mistreatment. He said the father acknowledged putting the electronic dog collar on his four children and shocking all of them at least once.

According to Okada, the father didn't do it as a punishment. Rather, he thought it was funny.

The children, all younger than 10, are in the custody of their mother.

The case has been referred to state Department of Human Services.

[Associated Press]

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