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Zoneboy · 05-04-2007, 12:26 AM

TOLEDO, Ohio -- A boy was locked up in a small dog cage when he was being punished and while his father used drugs, and he sometimes had to wear a shock collar, authorities said.

His parents appeared briefly in court Thursday on charges of child endangerment and making or selling drugs in front of the boy, 10, and his 5-year-old brother.

Jessica Botzko, 28, and John Westover, 37, were arrested Wednesday, a day after the boys were left alone at home and ran away. They were found on a neighbor's porch.

The older boy told officers that he left because he was tired of being locked up, police said.

The cage was less than 2 feet high and 2 feet wide, and had a chain across the top with two locks on each end, he said.

"He had to tuck his knees into his chest, and he fell asleep in there on a couple occasions," Carroll said. "It wasn't continuous. It was probably on and off for punishment."

Court documents say the 10-year-old boy was repeatedly shocked at the family's home through a remote-controlled collar meant as a training device for animals.

Police searched the family's mobile home and found it filled with garbage, Carroll said.

It was not yet clear whether his brother was caged, Carroll said.

The boys were in state custody.

The parents' hearings were continued because neither had a lawyer. They remained in jail.

Authorities said Westover had an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a child endangering charge in suburban Toledo.

Another Ohio couple, Michael and Sharen Gravelle of Norwalk, were convicted in February of child abuse and endangerment for keeping some of their 11 special-needs adopted children in wire and wood enclosures.

*CHAD* · 05-04-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

TOLEDO, Ohio -- A boy was locked up in a small dog cage when he was being punished and while his father used drugs, and he sometimes had to wear a shock collar, authorities said.

His parents appeared briefly in court Thursday on charges of child endangerment and making or selling drugs in front of the boy, 10, and his 5-year-old brother.

Jessica Botzko, 28, and John Westover, 37, were arrested Wednesday, a day after the boys were left alone at home and ran away. They were found on a neighbor's porch.

The older boy told officers that he left because he was tired of being locked up, police said.

The cage was less than 2 feet high and 2 feet wide, and had a chain across the top with two locks on each end, he said.

"He had to tuck his knees into his chest, and he fell asleep in there on a couple occasions," Carroll said. "It wasn't continuous. It was probably on and off for punishment."

Court documents say the 10-year-old boy was repeatedly shocked at the family's home through a remote-controlled collar meant as a training device for animals.

Police searched the family's mobile home and found it filled with garbage, Carroll said.

It was not yet clear whether his brother was caged, Carroll said.

The boys were in state custody.

The parents' hearings were continued because neither had a lawyer. They remained in jail.

Authorities said Westover had an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a child endangering charge in suburban Toledo.

Another Ohio couple, Michael and Sharen Gravelle of Norwalk, were convicted in February of child abuse and endangerment for keeping some of their 11 special-needs adopted children in wire and wood enclosures.

That is just sick... The parents' should be lockup for life !

catlover79 · 05-04-2007, 01:14 AM

What is with these IDIOTS!? Honestly, some people should not be allowed to reproduce. Hope these morons get the book thrown at them and get locked up for life.

MonarC · 05-04-2007, 01:48 AM

I don't even do that to my dog. That's horrible.

Lex Luthor · 05-04-2007, 02:29 AM

I think they should strap the parents in for a little shock treatment

05-04-2007, 12:26 AM	#1
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran R.I.P. STEVE FORREST 1925-2013 Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,580	Drug Addict Parents Lock Child In Dog Cage With Shock Collar TOLEDO, Ohio -- A boy was locked up in a small dog cage when he was being punished and while his father used drugs, and he sometimes had to wear a shock collar, authorities said. His parents appeared briefly in court Thursday on charges of child endangerment and making or selling drugs in front of the boy, 10, and his 5-year-old brother. Jessica Botzko, 28, and John Westover, 37, were arrested Wednesday, a day after the boys were left alone at home and ran away. They were found on a neighbor's porch. The older boy told officers that he left because he was tired of being locked up, police said. The cage was less than 2 feet high and 2 feet wide, and had a chain across the top with two locks on each end, he said. "He had to tuck his knees into his chest, and he fell asleep in there on a couple occasions," Carroll said. "It wasn't continuous. It was probably on and off for punishment." Court documents say the 10-year-old boy was repeatedly shocked at the family's home through a remote-controlled collar meant as a training device for animals. Police searched the family's mobile home and found it filled with garbage, Carroll said. It was not yet clear whether his brother was caged, Carroll said. The boys were in state custody. The parents' hearings were continued because neither had a lawyer. They remained in jail. Authorities said Westover had an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a child endangering charge in suburban Toledo. Another Ohio couple, Michael and Sharen Gravelle of Norwalk, were convicted in February of child abuse and endangerment for keeping some of their 11 special-needs adopted children in wire and wood enclosures. __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

05-04-2007, 01:14 AM	#3
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,665	What is with these IDIOTS!? Honestly, some people should not be allowed to reproduce. Hope these morons get the book thrown at them and get locked up for life. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

05-04-2007, 02:29 AM	#5
Lex Luthor Senior Member I'm bringing Lexy back Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,371	I think they should strap the parents in for a little shock treatment __________________ I look forward to resuming our verbal judo - Lex Luthor It's a complicated world, Clark. Only the naïve view it in black and white - Lex Luthor Genevieve: "I underestimated you, Lex." Lex: "Well, that’s a common mistake." Lionel Luthor: "We don't need to play games, son." Lex Luthor: "Dad, games are all we got."

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05-04-2007, 01:48 AM	#4
MonarC Senior Member The truth will set you free Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,513	I don't even do that to my dog. That's horrible.