Eugene Woman Arrested for Stealing, Selling OSU Owned Cell Phones
The suspect sold 388 university owned cellular phone and mobile devices to a purchasing and recycling agent during her employment as an IT support staff member.
(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) — A former Oregon State University employee turned herself in to Oregon State Police Thursday after warrants were issued following an indictment related to selling university owned cellphones during her employment.
Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says former OSU employee 49-year-old Christina Adams from Eugene, turned herself in to OSP at the Springfield Area Command office after being notified of outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for her arrest.
Adams was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail on charges of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree and Official Misconduct in the First Degree.
The OSP Major Crimes Section conducted the investigation, confirming Adams sold 388 university owned cellular phone and mobile devices to a purchasing and recycling agent during her employment as an IT support staff member.
The alleged unlawful activity occurred during her employment from 2008 until discovered in 2013. The amount of the transactions totaled $14,465.
University officials placed Adams on administrative leave and shortly after terminated her employment. OSU requested OSP conduct a criminal investigation for potential charges.
Working in conjunction with the Benton County District Attorney's Office, Adams was indicted for a felony charge of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree and a misdemeanor charge of Official Misconduct in the First Degree.
