Two caught trying to steal Mobile fire hydrant had drugs, weapon, police say

Two caught trying to steal Mobile fire hydrant had drugs, weapon, police say

Mobile police arrested two suspects early Thursday morning after they were found in possession of drugs, a weapon and… a fire hydrant?

According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to call around 5:30 a.m. Thursday of unknown persons attempting to steal a fire hydrant located in front of Regions Bank on Schillinger Road South.

Arriving at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspects’ vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

Inside the vehicle were drugs, a firearm and the fire hydrant.

Arrested were Keith Haley, 43, and Karla Frye, 39, each charged with theft of property, failure to disclose a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.