Memphis Man Guilty in Water Pik Cargo Theft from Interstate Shipment

Key Details Gregory Luss, 44, pleaded guilty on March 3, 2026, to possession of goods stolen from interstate shipment. He faces up to 10 years in prison at his June 3, 2026 sentencing hearing. The Crime A semi-truck carrying Water Piks destined for Amazon was stolen from a Bledsoe Cove location in Memphis on October 20, 2023. Luss posted the stolen merchandise for sale on an eBay account registered to him the same day. Why It Matters Cargo theft disrupts interstate commerce and increases costs for businesses and consumers. Memphis, known as America's Distribution Center, is particularly vulnerable to supply chain crimes that threaten critical shipping infrastructure. Federal Response U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant emphasized the serious consequences of cargo theft. The FBI Cargo Theft Task Force investigated the case, demonstrating federal commitment to protecting the nation's supply chain and holding offenders accountable.