An overwhelmed Amazon delivery driver created a holiday headache by dumping over 80 packages on a Massachusetts roadway just days before Christmas. Lakeville Police discovered the neatly placed bags during an early morning patrol.
🇺🇸 LAKEVILLE AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN THE WOODS DUE TO STRESS?
An Amazon driver abandoned three totes of packages off Bedford Street, later blaming stress for the late-night ditch.
A body cam caught the scene early Sunday, with 80 orders left under the trees like… pic.twitter.com/8z5uOjuuzy
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 26, 2024
The incident underscores the intense pressure delivery workers experience during peak shipping seasons. Amazon recently raised wages, with starting pay increasing 20% and average hourly rates reaching $22.
STRESSED AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN WOODS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The Amazon driver came forward on Monday, saying she left the packages because she was “stressed” pic.twitter.com/UxVMAOxoIk
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) December 25, 2024
Police handled the situation diplomatically, treating it as an internal company matter rather than a criminal incident. Chief Matthew Perkins noted they would allow Amazon to address the driver’s actions internally.
“Real life Grinch” Amazon driver dumps 80 packages in the woods, blames “stress” pic.twitter.com/b9MLAhqnPY
— Bored Panda (@boredpanda) December 25, 2024
Simultaneously, Amazon faces a nationwide warehouse worker strike affecting facilities in multiple states. The company claims the strike will minimally disrupt holiday deliveries, representing only 1% of their total workforce.
‘Stressed’ Amazon Driver Ditches 80 Packages in Woods Days Before Christmas https://t.co/Et5yp79xjG via @thedailybeast
— Brito Vagner Dantas (@VortexBrito) December 26, 2024
Interestingly, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has shown political flexibility, previously dining with President Donald Trump and contributing $1 million to his inauguration fund despite being perceived as a liberal Democrat.
Let me guess that the driver was a liberal who never learned to work hard and handle stress and they left the packages in the woods so that friends could pick them up.https://t.co/nD4zf5tGf7
— Todd T. Simon (@toddTsimon) December 24, 2024
The recovered packages offer hope for local residents anticipating Christmas deliveries, highlighting the critical role of observant law enforcement in maintaining holiday shipping logistics.
