Delaware
New Castle County residents warned of fake Amazon delivery driver stealing packages
MIDDLETOWN, Delaware (WPVI) — Police in New Castle County are alerting residents of a suspect impersonating an Amazon delivery driver and stealing packages.
It’s a trend that authorities both locally and nationwide say they are tracking.
“I felt violated, you know, flabbergasted. How do you just come up to someone’s porch and take away their belongings?” questioned Florence Kamau of Middletown, Delaware.
Kamau says her package containing two new iPhones was delivered by FedEx only 40 minutes before it was stolen.
She watched the thief live on her Ring doorbell security camera.
“I was actually live on the camera watching, but there’s nothing I could have done when he picked it up. Then he just walked away,” said Kamau. “To me, I feel like it was a setup. He came straight to my house, knew exactly where to go, picked it up, and walked away.”
Authorities say this is not an isolated case.
Police in New Castle County are also investigating a case of a phony Amazon worker.
Just three weeks ago,Action News showed you a thief dressed as an Amazon driver stealing packages in Haverford Township.
Another similar case is currently under investigation in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
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In each case, iPhones were stolen.
Right now, police do not believe these cases are connected, but they’re still investigating how the thieves knew phones were being delivered.
“I’d heard of incidents like this in the area, I didn’t know there was one necessarily in Mill Branch. I’m scared now,” said Sophia Ogden of Middletown, Delaware.
New Castle County police say the next time you order a package, require a signature, get the package delivered to a neighbor or friend’s home if you are away, or use the “pick-up at store” option for merchandise at a local UPS or FedEx location.
The New Castle County Division of Police is encouraging residents to call and report any suspicious activity to 911 or the non-emergency number, 302-573-2800.
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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
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The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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