Ex-OSU worker accused of selling 388 cellphones

A former Oregon State University employee turned herself in to Oregon State Police Thursday after her indictment on charges she sold nearly 400 university-owned cellphones, troopers said.

Christina Marie Adams, 49, of Eugene, surrendered to OSP at the Springfield Area Command office after being notified of outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for her arrest, OSP reported.

Adams was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail on first-degree charges of aggravated theft (a felony) and official misconduct (a misdemeanor).

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, troopers said.

The alleged unlawful activity occurred during her employment from 2008 until discovered last year. 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, OSP Detective Michael Berland was the lead investigator.