Two FedEx employees in Cumberland County are accused of quietly siphoning electronics straight out of delivery trucks, with deputies alleging the pair pocketed roughly 83 devices over five months and racked up close to $28,000 in losses. The suspects, 25-year-old Jahon Donnell Scott of Fayetteville and 24-year-old Christopher Allen Webb of Dunn, were arrested Wednesday and brought before a judge the following day. Each was given a $10,000 secured bond, and court records show Scott was released on bond that same day.
According to warrants from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, the haul included cellphones, headphones and smart watches, with the total value pegged at $27,901. Investigators say the items were taken over several months from company delivery trucks, and that Scott and Webb face felony conspiracy, embezzlement and possession of stolen goods or property charges, as reported by CBS17.
Cargo Theft Keeps Climbing
Law enforcement and insurance investigators have been warning for a while that cargo theft is not just a matter of shady porch pirates anymore. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says cargo crimes climbed 27% in 2024 and cautions that losses could keep rising as criminals lean on digital tricks and more organized schemes to misdirect shipments. High-value electronics are among the most tempting targets, according to NICB.
Charges, Bonds And The Next Court Date
Scott and Webb are charged with felony conspiracy, embezzlement and possession of stolen property and were each assigned a $10,000 secured bond, per court records. They made an initial appearance in Cumberland County court and are scheduled to return on June 23, 2026, according to CBS17. The case remains under investigation.
What It Means For Customers
Package theft is not exactly a niche problem. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General estimates at least 58 million packages were stolen nationwide in 2024, with losses running into the billions. To cut the odds of a box disappearing, USPS OIG and consumer advocates recommend using delivery alerts, opting for signature-required services when possible and routing orders to secure pickup locations.
Recent cases around the region suggest law enforcement is going after both insiders and outside thieves. A May arrest in Alabama involving a FedEx driver accused of swiping electronics from a Daphne Walmart, reported by WALA/FOX10, is one example. For everyday customers looking to protect their orders, Consumer Reports lays out practical steps that largely boil down to making sure your packages are tracked, confirmed and not left sitting unattended any longer than necessary.
Beyond the immediate criminal charges for Scott and Webb, the Cumberland County arrests highlight how theft inside the delivery chain can ripple through retailers, insurers and residents alike. Prosecutors and investigators will now dig through warrants and records as the case moves toward the June court date, while customers are left with yet another reminder to keep a close eye on those tracking numbers.
