SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A child abuse charge was dropped and the owner of a former Sioux Falls day care walked out of court with a $100 fine.
Ametria Christion, the owner the now-closed Wildflower Academy, appeared in court Monday.
In a plea deal, Christion pleaded guilty to contributing to the abuse, neglect and delinquency of a minor which is a misdemeanor.
She was originally charged with child abuse for an incident that happened in August of 2024.
Judge Sandra Hoglund Hanson announced the sentencing after the change of plea on Monday.
KELOLAND’s Tom Hanson was in court Monday and will have a full report online and on air.
