Cumberland Farms employee arrested for stealing $3,400 worth of lottery tickets

On Thursday, October 18, at about 11:15 a.m., Wareham Police responded to Cumberland Farms on Depot Street for a report of an employee stealing lottery tickets. Upon arrival, it was reported that an employee had stolen approximately $3,400 worth of lottery tickets in the last four weeks.

Officer Jon Verhaegen arrested Matthew Christianson, 28, of New Bedford for larceny over $1,200. He was transported to police headquarters where he was booked prior to being sent to Wareham District Court for arraignment.