Jonesborough, TN., police say they arrested school bus driver, Jackie Adams, after receiving a 911 call from a concerned citizen about a school bus driving erratically Wednesday around 7:20 a.m.

Adams, 49, of Telford, was taken in custody for what police say was “visible signs of impairment and failing a field sobriety test.”

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Officer said they found the Washington County school bus, observed the driver’s actions, and stopped the bus. Adams is charged with driving under the influence and reckless endangerment. 23 students were on the bus at the time of the stop, according to Jonesborough police. source

JPD reports a county transportation worker responded and drove the children to Jonesborough Elementary and Middle Schools.