SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a woman for alleged aggravated battery on a child.

Christine Knipp, 51, Salina is alleged to have caused bruising around the neck of a preschool aged girl she was caring for at her daycare, according to Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

The mother contacted police on June 7, and the girl was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment of the bruising which was consistent with strangulation, according to police.

Knipp was arrested Thursday after police completed their investigation. She was booked into jail on a requested charge of aggravated battery and released after posting bonding.