Dad pleads not guilty to putting dog shock collar on 4 kids (Salem, Oregon)

Dadd TODD MARCUM has pleaded not guilty to putting a dog shock collar on his children, ages 3, 6, 8, and 9. However, the children all say he shocked them at least once. And when arrested, Dad told the police that he did it "because it was funny." What a useless piece of manure. Wait, that's not fair. Manure serves a purpose and fertilizes the ground. This guy serves no purpose.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090912/NEWS/909120335/1001

Father pleads not guilty to abuse charges

September 12, 2009

A Salem man accused of putting a dog shock collar on his children pleaded not guilty to four counts of criminal mistreatment Friday.

Todd Marcum, 41, was arrested May 5 on an accusation that he used the collar on four kids, police said. Marcum said he did it "because he thought it was funny," police said.

The children are ages 3, 6, 8 and 9 and police said they were each shocked at least once.

Marcum is scheduled to next appear in court Sept. 17 for a status check.
— Stacey Barchenger