SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Southaven Police Department arrested a school bus driver who they said had an active warrant.

Police officers say they witnessed the bus drive through a stop sign and into traffic.

Police then conducted a traffic stop on the bus.

The driver was then taken into custody on an active warrant.

The bus driver has since been identified as 43-year-old Gary Williams.

Williams was charged with contempt of court.

However, DeSoto County Schools said Williams was arrested in error and the charge is being dismissed.

Williams is still employed by DCS.

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