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KRDO13 Investigates: Homeowner says Amazon driver opened garage, dog hit by car as a result

Krdo · · 693 words · By Paige Reynolds
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“The incident happened on April 3 at a home in Peyton, where Michael Johnson says a package was delivered inside his garage while no one was home.”
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The provided web search results are irrelevant (mentioning Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, a movie, and general FedEx tracking) and do not corroborate the specific incident in Peyton on April 3.
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web search NEUTRAL — Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action https://go.olympics.com/watch Michael Johnson became the only man in history to win the 200m and the 400m ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ9cBQANjiw
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https://vk.com/video-237757251_456239094
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web search NEUTRAL — Occasionally, a FedEx package might be mistakenly delivered to a neighbor’s address due to various factors like human error or a similar address. If this happens, start by checking the delivery status…
https://www.ship24.com/couriers/fedex-tracking
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“Johnson was keeping his dogs in the garage at the time, and when the garage door opened, they got out.”
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The web results discuss general garage door issues and dog behavior but do not mention the specific incident involving Michael Johnson's dogs escaping.
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web search NEUTRAL — The most likely cause for a garage door to only open a few inches when hitting the garage door opener remote control or the garage door opener wall button is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcYscttV0S4
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web search NEUTRAL — Garage Door Lock Picked Open | Non-Destructive Entry in Action Locked out of the garage? No problem.Here’s how to open your garage door manually (aka when the clicker won’t click). Pull the cord to re…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-force-open-a-garage
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web search NEUTRAL — A dog that is sitting by the door waiting for you to come home may be dealing with separation anxiety. The last place he saw you was that door, so he waits there for your return. A good measure of the…
https://wagwalking.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-sit-by-the-door
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“The other dog was later found with bloodied paws and other injuries. It had been hit by a car.”
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Web results discuss dogs hit by cars in general or other specific cases (e.g., Dexter the dog), but not the specific dog belonging to Michael Johnson in this incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dexter the dog used a wheelchair to get around after he was hit by a car — until he started walking on two feet.Dexter the dog walks on two feet after he was badly injured. CBS News. The whole thing t…
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web search NEUTRAL — If your dog has just been hit by a car they are likely very frightened as well as injured. Hurt and frightened animals will often lash out at people trying to help them. Provided that your dog isn't v…
https://www.animergevets.com/site/blog/2021/02/10/what-to-do…
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“Amazon offers a service called Amazon Key, which links to smart-garage technology and lets delivery drivers place packages in the garage to keep them safe, but it's opt-in only.”
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Multiple independent sources (Medium, various news reports on Amazon Key) confirm that Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery is a service that allows packages to be placed inside smart garages and is an optional feature for users.
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web search NEUTRAL — The e-commerce giant recently announced its latest service, Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery. Available to Prime members in Canada, consumers now have the option to receive Amazon packages delivered to t…
https://nowtoronto.com/news/amazon-can-now-deliver-packages-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Key in-garage delivery is a secure, convenient way to receive Amazon Prime packages inside your garage. It helps prevent package theft and provides protection from potentially damaging weather …
https://tcaflisch.medium.com/sink-porch-pirates-with-smart-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Key will now deliver packages to your garage after users complained about creepy service that let delivery drivers go inside your home.
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-6566443/Amazon…
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“Johnson says that not only did he not opt in to the program, but that Amazon told him over the phone that his account does not allow access to his garage.”
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The web results provided are about general Amazon account issues and do not mention Michael Johnson's specific phone call or account status.
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web search NEUTRAL — Make sure you are signed into the account that you want to redeem the Gift Card to. If not, sign out and then log back into the correct account. If delivered via email, select Apply to your Amazon Acc…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=…
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web search NEUTRAL — The texts are nothing to do with Amazon. The attackers do not even know you have an account. They’re just playing a numbers game because most of you do. “The link in the message leads to a fake Amazon…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/07/25/if-you-se…
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“Johnson has myQ, a smart garage platform made by Chamberlain Group.”
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Web search results confirm that myQ is a smart garage platform manufactured by the Chamberlain Group.
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web search NEUTRAL — This $29 device can make just about any garage door opener smart enabled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOBBv4CNsHs
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web search NEUTRAL — The Chamberlain Group has shut down support for Homebridge and Home Assistant platforms, leaving its MyQ smart garage door controller with few useful smart home integrations. Here are some alternative…
https://www.theverge.com/23949612/chamberlain-myq-smart-gara…
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Prices Today: Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Door Hub (MYQ-G0301). Retailer. Price.The myQ system also supports the new Amazon Key delivery platform, and it’s building its own ecosystem of myQ-bran…
https://www.techhive.com/article/584207/chamberlain-myq-revi…
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“myQ... can connect to Amazon through a service called Amazon Key, which allows deliveries to be placed inside a garage.”
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Multiple sources confirm the integration between myQ and Amazon Key for in-garage deliveries, including a specific milestone report of 50 million packages.
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web search NEUTRAL — A myQ milestone - Thanks to our myQ smart access technology, more than 50 million Amazon Key In-Garage Deliveries have been made to homeowners. This groundbreaking collaboration has revolutionized pac…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chamberlain-group-llc_over-50…
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web search NEUTRAL — Set up Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery with myQ in Florida.Download myQ® and link to Amazon Key. Choose FREE Key Delivery at checkout. You can set your notification preferences once Amazon Key is activa…
https://bankogaragedoors.com/blog/myq-and-amazon-key-in-gara…
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web search NEUTRAL — Protect packages with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery. Secure delivery inside your smart garage. Scan the QR code to get set up in the Amazon app. Keep your packages safe.You can set up In-Garage Delive…
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Key-In-Garage-Delivery/b?ie=UT…
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“Amazon said its 'Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery is an opt-in only feature,' and that customers can manage those settings through their account.”
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Multiple sources describe Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery as a feature that users set up/opt-in to via the app/account settings.
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web search NEUTRAL — Protect packages with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery. Secure delivery inside your smart garage. Scan the QR code to get set up in the Amazon app. Keep your packages safe. Enjoy peace of mind.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Key-In-Garage-Delivery/b?ie=UT…
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ2IYWXeP_8
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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery lets you receive Amazon packages and groceries safely inside your garage. Learn more about this delivery option and find out how it works.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-prime/what-is-amazon…
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“Amazon says once a customer opts in, the delivery process includes “multiple verification steps before a garage door is opened.””
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific 'multiple verification steps' mentioned.
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“According to the company, delivery drivers do not receive codes or keys. Instead, drivers request access using a handheld device, and Amazon verifies that the correct package and driver are at the correct address before granting one-time access.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific handheld device process or the lack of codes/keys for drivers.
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“The company [Chamberlain Group] says myQ 'supports opt-in integrations with third-party delivery services, including Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery,' and that homeowners must enroll and grant permissions through a secure account-linking process.”
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“According to Chamberlain, 'access is not provided to third parties without homeowner consent.'”
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“The company also says there are 'no universal codes or backdoor credentials' that would allow a third party to open a garage without authorization”
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“Chamberlain says its system includes safeguards such as account authentication, encrypted connections, and consent-based enrollment. It also says the system logs events - including when a garage door is opened, how it was opened, and timestamps associated with that activity.”
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“Amazon told KRDO13 Investigates it is aware of the report and is 'actively investigating,' and that it is in direct communication with the customer.”
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“Chamberlain Group also says it has opened an internal investigation and is reviewing records”
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