THE D.A. OF THE DAY - TUESDAY, MAY 17TH

FIRED FIREFIGHTERS PHONED IN FALSE FIRES



Four volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania love the rush and excitement of responding to fires, so they repeatedly called 911 to report fake emergencies -- just so they could ride in their fire truck.

Police have charged Dustin Beckwith, Aric Beckwith, Daniel Johnson, and Edward Perino with phoning in false reports to 911. They're accused of falsely reporting house fires, car accidents and even a mud slide. An investigation is ongoing, but in the meantime, all four have been suspended from the fire department for six months.

One police officer says, "I am pretty much disgusted by this. I responded personally to one of those calls on March 28th for a dwelling fire. My job is to save people so, that's my first response."

NEED A LIFT?

A couple of very caring tourists did something very illegal and ill-advised during a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. They picked up a baby bison and put it in their SUV.

The tourists reportedly found the calf and were worried that it was cold. So they hoisted the animal into their vehicle and drove to a ranger station. Park officials warn visitors to stay away from the animals and not approach them. This couple, although they sincerely thought they were helping the animal, were ticketed and the bison was returned to where it was found. A local rancher explained that if the calf's mother had been around, she likely would have killed the couple.

MILE HIGH-HEIST

A Memphis-based flight attendant has been arrested for stealing nearly 1,500 mini-bottles of liquor while on the job and then selling them online.

28-year-old Rachel Trevor, a Delta Air Lines employee, has been charged with theft, unlawful sale of alcohol and unauthorized transportation of alcohol. Investigators say Trevor would slip the small bottles of booze into her bag during flights and then post them for sale on Craigslist for $1 a bottle. She's facing between three and 15 years in prison if convicted.

TURTLE WHACKS CAR ON HIGHWAY:

Turtle Wax does a great job of preserving a car's finish and protecting it from the elements, but one thing it can't protect against is an actual turtle.

A Florida woman was driving on Interstate-4 last week when a turtle suddenly crashed through her windshield, bounced off the passenger seat and landed on her dashboard. Nicole Marie Bjanes says she was "freaked out and hysterical" when the hitchhiker in a half-shell flew into her car. She posted photos of the carnage on Facebook after the incident and added that the turtle actually survived the crash. Police say the reptile was likely sent flying into the air after being hit by another vehicle. The driver suffered only minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The turtle was taken to a nearby pond.