Man uses ambulance for ride-sharing
And other stories from the stranger side of life

A Chinese man may face charges after it was revealed he had been making some extra money by using a brand-new ambulance he was supposed to be delivering to a hospital as a ride-sharing vehicle. The man was caught when an incredulous passenger, who hired the driver for a 140-mile trip to Shanghai, posted photos of the vehicle on social media.
Police complaint filed after someone cleans apartment
Officers from the Arlington County Police Department have reported an unusual case of unlawful entry after a local resident complained that someone had broken into their apartment, cleaned it and tidied everything up. The resident had been away on holiday when the break-in occurred and said nothing had been stolen.
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Teens charged after placing baby in fridge
Two teenage girls have been charged with child endangerment and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, after posting video of themselves putting an eight-month-old infant they were supposed to be babysitting inside a fridge to make it stop crying.
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