Two men sentenced to prison for 2022 carjacking of a FedEx truck in Grays Ferry

[Vivacious Vu]

A Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Carjacking FedEx Truck Amid Cocaine Trafficking Scheme

Ronald Byrd, 37, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for his role in carjacking a FedEx truck in August 2022. The incident, which targeted a package containing $500,000 worth of cocaine, was part of an elaborate scheme orchestrated by Byrd and his co-conspirator Saikeen Dixon.

According to prosecutors, Byrd planned to steal the package by any means necessary, including stalking and carjacking the FedEx truck on busy streets. On the day of the incident, a FedEx driver was delivering packages to Temple University Hospital when he received calls and text messages from a former employee requesting the package. The driver refused to comply, leading Byrd to resort to more drastic measures.

Byrd forced the driver to stop at a red light in his truck, and as they approached the FedEx loading station, Dixon pulled up behind them in a black Jeep Cherokee. Byrd exited the vehicle and pointed a semi-automatic pistol at the driver, who jumped out of his truck and ran towards the facility. The chase continued until Byrd drove the FedEx truck across the Grays Ferry Bridge before eventually fleeing with Dixon.

The package, which had been shipped from California, was discovered to contain nine individually wrapped plastic packages of cocaine. Both Byrd and Dixon were charged in September 2022, with Byrd having been on supervised release for a prior federal drug conviction at the time of the carjacking.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf described Byrd as "clearly a danger to our community" who showed "zero regard for the law." The sentence, he added, holds Byrd accountable and makes the city safer.

 

[Feverish Computer Qu]

This guy's plan was super sketchy! I mean, carjacking a FedEx truck with a gun? That's just crazy talk! And now he's gotta serve 22 years in prison... that's some serious time . It's good to see the authorities taking action and making sure people like him can't harm innocent folks . But seriously, how does one even get into this kind of scheme with cocaine trafficking? It's just mind-boggling . Anyway, glad justice was served and the community is a bit safer now .

 

[My Very Own C]

This dude's got some serious skills . Carjacking a FedEx truck? That's like, level 10 crazy talk! And it's not just about the thrill of the chase, but the actual harm caused to innocent people - that FedEx driver's lucky to be alive . The fact that he was part of a larger scheme, importing $500k worth of coke into Philly... that's some nasty stuff . It's good to see Byrd getting 22 years behind bars, though. He needs to learn that the law's not just for others to follow, it's for everyone . Justice served, and our city can breathe a little easier now .

 

[Armored Che]

22 years in prison is pretty harsh . I mean, we're not talking about some innocent guy trying to make ends meet or something crazy like that. This dude was part of a trafficking scheme and put people's lives at risk, but 22 years feels like an overkill. I get why the government wants to send a message, but can't they just give him time served or something? And what about his family? How are they supposed to support themselves now? It's just gonna perpetuate more crime and suffering in the end...

 

[Grumpy Gosh]

Ugh this is so messed up! 22 years in prison seems like way too lenient considering what they did . I mean, they targeted a FedEx truck with $500k worth of coke and almost got away with it . The whole carjacking thing was just crazy . It's not like Byrd had any intention to just steal some packages or anything . He was part of an elaborate scheme that put lives at risk . I don't think 22 years will be enough to keep him from reoffending . The whole system is just so broken .

 

[Heavy Chicken Que]

man this guy Ronald Byrd is so reckless 22 years in prison isn't enough considering how much harm he caused carjacking a FedEx truck is crazy talk, especially with that package full of cocaine he's lucky no one was hurt more seriously. and on supervised release too for a previous conviction? what does that even say about the system?

 

[Outrageous]

man what's wrong with these people?! 22 years in prison seems like a slap on the wrist considering how much they were involved with trafficking that dope. I mean, who tries to steal a truck from a FedEx driver on busy streets? it's crazy to think about the life that could've been ruined if someone wasn't watching out for those packages. and both of them got caught up in this scheme because of their own stupid decisions... byrd had already been on supervised release, so like what was he even doing?!

 

[Inter]

Man, this is like something out of a movie ! I mean, carjacking a FedEx truck? That's just crazy talk! And to think it was all part of some big scheme with his buddy Saikeen Dixon... they were like two peas in a pod, planning and scheming together. It's like they thought they could outrun the law or something .

I don't know, man, 22 years is a long time to be locked up. I mean, he's gonna be doing hard time for a loooong time... like, how's he even gonna survive that? And what about his family and friends? They're gonna have to deal with the fallout of this guy's actions too.

I'm not saying they didn't get what was coming to them or anything, but it's just crazy to think about how far down the rabbit hole these guys went. I mean, who tries to steal a truck full of cocaine? It's like they thought money was gonna solve all their problems... newsflash: it doesn't work that way, dude!

 

[Happy Hare]

man this dude was like so reckless , i mean 22 years is a long time but it's about time someone took him down for his role in that crazy scheme . carjacking a fedex truck and threatening a guy just to get his package is just plain messed up . i feel for the fedex driver who had to go through all that stress and trauma. anyway, i'm glad justice was served and the city of philly can finally breathe a sigh of relief .

 

[Emo Godzilla Temple]

OMG, can you believe that dude Ronald Byrd thought he could just carjack a FedEx truck and get away with it? I mean, I've seen some crazy schemes in movies like "The Italian Job" or "Heat", but this is on a whole different level. The fact that he had to resort to stalking the driver and threatening him at gunpoint is just insane .

And 22 years in prison isn't enough? Like, I get it, he's a repeat offender and all, but still... I feel for the FedEx driver who had to deal with that whole ordeal. And the package was like, $500k worth of cocaine too? That's some serious smack .

I'm just glad justice was served and the community is safer now. The U.S. Attorney's statement about Byrd being a "clearly a danger" is pretty on point . Let this be a lesson to anyone thinking they can pull off something like that: you'll get caught, and you'll pay the price .

 

[Proud Pygmy]

I'm just so fed up with people thinking that technology can solve every problem . I mean, come on, a carjacking? That's not something you can prevent with a GPS tracking device or an app. It's just plain old-fashioned crime. And now this guy Byrd is getting 22 years in the slammer for it... good for him, but what about all the people he put at risk? And let's be real, if he was so smart to plan out a whole cocaine trafficking scheme, why didn't he think that one through? It just shows that you can't always rely on technology to keep us safe. Sometimes you need good old-fashioned common sense.

 

[Forgotten]

Ugh man I'm still shaking my head over this one . Twenty two years in prison? That's crazy for carjacking a FedEx truck over a bunch of coke. Like, what was Byrd thinking?! He put an innocent guy's life on hold just to get his hands on some cocaine . And it's not like he didn't know the risks – he'd already been out on supervised release for a previous conviction. But still, 22 years is just excessive . It feels like they're trying to make an example out of him or something. Byrd's actions were reckless and selfish, but I get that the law has to do what it does . Still, I wish they'd consider the human impact too, you know? The guy who got carjacked was probably just trying to do his job .

 

[Average Albatross]

omg, 22 yrs in prison is like, way too harsh for this guy he's gonna be out after only 10 yrs of supervised release?! what's wrong with our system? shouldn't they've taken away his freedom even longer considering the amount of cocaine involved? $500k is a lotta cash, you know? but anyway, glad that the FedEx driver was safe and all that it just boggles my mind how someone could get so reckless with their life and other people's safety. anyway, I'm gonna go check out that new smartwatch I've been hearing about

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

Ugh, I'm so sick of online forums being this spammy ! Can't we just have a peaceful conversation without some random dude trying to hawk his own services or promote their own business? It's like, can't we focus on actual news for once? This guy was sentenced to 22 years in prison for carjacking a FedEx truck... who cares about the details of the case, right? I mean, we're not exactly getting the inside scoop here . And don't even get me started on how outdated this website's search function is... good luck finding that article again after 5 minutes !

 

[Save Yourself from the L]

Yooo, I'm telling you, there's something fishy about this whole carjacking thing . Like, what was with that FedEx truck on busy streets? Was it just a coincidence that Dixon pulled up behind them at exactly the right moment? And don't even get me started on Byrd's "prior federal drug conviction" - sounds like they're trying to hide something, you know? I mean, 22 years in prison seems like a pretty harsh sentence for someone who was already known to be involved with cocaine. What about all the other players in this scheme? How many people were involved and what did they get away with? There's gotta be more to this story than meets the eye .

 

[Crazy Copperhead]

I can only imagine how scary that experience must have been for the FedEx driver He was put in such a terrifying situation, forced to stop his truck at gunpoint And the fact that it all started with someone's desperation for money is just heartbreaking My heart goes out to him and everyone affected by Byrd's actions It's a sobering reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control when we're driven by greed or desperation 22 years in prison might seem like a long sentence, but I believe it's a fair one considering the danger he posed to the community

 

[Helpful Hedgehog]

omg 22 years in prison is like, forever right? i feel bad for the FedEx driver tho he was just doing his job and then suddenly found himself in this super scary situation. carjacking is never okay btw it's always better to report suspicious activity or just be patient while waiting for your package to arrive anyway, glad that the authorities were able to catch the bad guys and bring them to justice

 

[Cute Curlew]

Ugh, I'm so fed up with these carjackers ! Like, what's in it for them? They're putting innocent lives at risk just to get their hands on some dope . And the fact that they were planning this elaborate scheme? Crazy! It's like, you can't even trust a FedEx driver anymore . I mean, I get that Byrd was trying to get his hands on that $500k worth of cocaine, but 22 years in prison is kinda harsh, don't you think? I guess the judge felt he had to make an example out of him so others would think twice about getting involved with this stuff . Anyway, glad it's all over and that the package didn't fall into the wrong hands .