Felton ex-childcare employee charged after pushing child to ground multiple times

Ariel H.L. Dill.

FELTON, Del. – A former childcare employee in Felton is facing child abuse charges.

Earlier this month, Felton Police were contacted in regards to the case at a facility located on the 300 block of Ludlow Lane. Detectives learned 26-year-old Ariel H.L. Dill of Harrington was caught on surveillance camera pushing a juvenile victim to the ground on three separate occasions.

Police say Dill was fired from the facility before they began their investigation. The juvenile was not injured during the encounters. On April 25, Dill turned herself in to police and was charged with one count of offensive touching. She was released on her recognizance pending a later court date. Additionally, Dill was issued a no-contact order with the victim.