Little Debbie delivery driver made $17k selling them from his truck at flea markets, say cops
A Little Debbie delivery driver has been accused of selling over $17,000 worth of products at flea markets and billing grocery stores for deliveries that never happened. The driver, James Powell, faces forgery, theft, and fraud charges and awaits extradition on 15 counts. The total restitution demanded is $17,167.97, and the case highlights the lack of oversight in the direct-store-delivery system.
- ▪James Powell, a 39-year-old Little Debbie delivery driver, sold over $17,000 worth of products at flea markets and billed grocery stores for deliveries that never happened.
- ▪Powell worked for Stewart Snacks, an independent distributor for Little Debbie, and operated with minimal oversight, taking care of everything from collecting goods to stacking shelves.
- ▪The total restitution demanded is $17,167.97, and Powell faces forgery, theft, and fraud charges, awaiting extradition on 15 counts.
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Little Debbie delivery driver made $17k selling them from his truck at flea markets, say cops Rob Beschizza 6:04 am Sun Aug 2, 2026 PJ McDonnell / Shutterstock A Little Debbie delivery driver sold more than $17,000 worth of cargo at flea markets and billed grocery stores for deliveries that never happened, say police in Pennsylvania. WTAE reports that James Powell, 39, of Valley Grove, West Virginia, faces forgery, theft and fraud charges. Powell worked routes for Stewart Snacks, an independent distributor for the astonishingly processed products to retailers outside of Pittsburgh.
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