Georgia FedEx Theft Ring Dismantled: Drivers Allegedly Stole High-Value Packages Including 65-Inch TV, Appliances

     STEPHENS COUNTY, GA — Authorities in Stephens County, Georgia, have successfully dismantled a sophisticated package theft operation, leading to the arrest of multiple individuals, including several contract drivers for FedEx Ground. Deputies allege the suspects were not just failing to deliver packages, but were actively stealing high-value goods and sometimes trading the stolen merchandise for illegal narcotics. The investigation, which spanned several months, revealed that the theft was an “inside job,” significantly more complex than typical seasonal porch piracy.

     The case began quietly in April when a Stephens County resident reported a missing package. The woman's FedEx tracking information showed the item was marked as delivered, yet it was never received. The breakthrough came when the victim spoke to another individual who had purchased the package’s contents via Facebook Marketplace. This key piece of information allowed investigators to trace the package back to one of the delivery drivers. The suspect, identified as Quandrickus Dominique Major, 35, was an employee of a third-party contractor hired to handle FedEx deliveries in the area. A search of Major’s home not only uncovered packages and packing slips belonging to other customers but also resulted in the discovery of illegal drugs. Major was initially arrested on four counts of theft by receiving stolen property along with drug charges before being released on a $16,000 bond.

     The initial arrest cracked open a wider theft ring. Investigators soon determined that multiple drivers working for the same FedEx subcontractor were participating in the scheme. They identified two other contract drivers, Daniel Glasco, 35, and Quentin Jackson, 37, as being involved. Furthermore, two other men, Manhattan Colbert, 43, and Quincy Jones, 33, were found to be in possession of stolen FedEx items. Deputies allege that the stolen goods were often being traded for drugs, fueling a darker link between delivery service theft and the local drug trade. The scope of the operation was highlighted by the sheer variety and value of the items recovered by the Stephens County Sheriff's Office. Stolen goods included a 65-inch television, major household appliances such as a microwave and a beverage cooler, a bed frame, and lawn equipment like a lawnmower.

     Following the arrests, the subcontractor responsible for the drivers swiftly confirmed that all personnel associated with the thefts have been terminated. This incident underscores the challenges package carriers face with internal security, particularly when relying on third-party contractors for the final mile of delivery. While most delivery drivers are honest, insider theft can be particularly damaging to public trust, as customers rely on the assumption that their packages are secure once they enter the delivery network. As online shopping continues to surge, particularly during the busy holiday season, authorities are reminding customers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or discrepancies between tracking information and physical delivery.

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