DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A Dubuque woman has been accused of using an extension cord to whip her daughter over a cellphone password. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that 38-year-old Consuelo Hernandez-Flores was arrested on Thursday and charged with assault with injury. Court records don’t list the name of a defense attorney who could be contacted for comment about the case for Hernandez-Flores.

A criminal complaint says the woman’s 17-year-old daughter reported that her mother whipped her several times with the extension cord, leaving bruises, welts and abrasions on her legs. The girl says her mom hit her because she would not give her mom the password to her cellphone. Officers say Hernandez-Flores acknowledged “spanking” her daughter with the cord.

The Glenwood Police Department reports the arrest on Thursday, of 29-year old Colbie Fike,  of Glenwood. Fike was taken into custody for Driving While barred. Her bond was set at $2000.

Police in Creston say a resident in the 700 block of West Prairie Street reported to authorities on Tuesday, that several items had come up missing from his home, and that his credit card had been used without his permission. The theft occurred sometime between Jan. 23rd and March 10th. Items missing include an Ipod, diamond ring and money. The credit card had an unauthorized charge amounting to nearly $75. The total loss was estimated at $2,400.