"She had a box of wine in her bag that was opened, and students said she was consuming the wine during class," the Lexington County Sheriff's Department wrote in a report.
Richards-Gartee was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
The Lexington School District released a statement on the incident Monday morning.
"On Friday, March 10, 2017, it was reported to the Administration of Brookland-Cayce School that a substitute teacher was behaving erratically and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. This substitute is not an employee of the District, but works for Kelly Services. Kelly contracts with the District to provide substitute teachers.
"The Administration responded immediately, removing the substitute from the classroom and sending her to the School Resource Officer. The District has been advised that law enforcement has filed criminal charges against the Kelly employee."
A @BCHSBearcats administrator notified our school resource officer about a substitute who was intoxicated while in class. #LCSDnews 2/4
— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) March 11, 2017
She was charged and released to the care of paramedics who transported her to the hospital. #LESM #LCSDnews 4/4
— Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) March 11, 2017
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