Jasper man arrested for auto theft, impaired driving after hitting hydrant

Jasper Police Department arrested Willie L. Montgomery, 27, of E. 36th St., after responding to an accident involving a fire hydrant on Mill St. Friday evening.

Police were called to the accident near 25th St. at about 11:57 p.m. When they arrived, they determined Montgomery was impaired and had stolen the 2003 Ford Explorer before crashing.

According to police, he was under the influence of several prescription medications. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital for medical clearance after which he was booked into the Dubois County Security Center on charges of auto theft, burglary and operating while intoxicated.