Watch CBS News

Conn. couple allegedly used electric dog collar to punish girl, 9

Eduardo Montanez, left, and Paula Montanez Danbury Police Dept. via CBS affiliate WFSB

(CBS/AP) DANBURY, Conn. - Police say a Connecticut couple used an electric dog collar to punish a 9-year-old girl who was in their care.

PICTURES: Questionable Parenting?

Eduardo Montanez, 43, was arrested Tuesday and is being held on a $250,000 bond on charges that include third-degree assault, risk of injury to a child and cruelty. His wife, Paula Montanez, 34, is being held on a $200,000 bond on charges that include risk of injury to a child, conspiracy to commit third-degree assault and conspiracy to commit cruelty.

According to the Danbury News Times, police believe the couple disciplined the girl with a sound-activated shock collar normally used to train dogs. CBS Connecticut reports police say the couple was upset about the girl's school progress.

Authorities began investigating after a school employee alerted them to possible abuse.

The suspects are scheduled to appear Wednesday in Danbury Superior Court.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.