East Haven man charged with cigarette embezzlement.

Jason Pierce (pictured above) is being charged with 4th degree cigarette embezzlement. Pierce previously worked at the AF Forbes Premium Fuel station, located at 863 North High Street in East Haven, and has been embezzling cigarettes from his nightly count for, what the owner believes to be, up to 8 months. Product loss has added up to almost $18,600. When confronted about the allegations, Pierce stated, “We have much to talk about”. Several accusations of the same crime have been aimed towards fellow Forbes employee, Michael Lee, but no charges have been held against him as of now. There is no statement from Lee.