New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

New Haven, Conn. pauses informant program after theft allegations against former chief

New Haven has paused the police department’s confidential informant program and frozen the bank account connected to it after former police chief Karl...

New Haven shares mixed emotions following now-former police chief confession of misuse of public funds

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Residents and community leaders in New Haven are reacting to the allegations surrounding now-former police Chief Karl Jacobson. On Monday, Jacobson allegedly admitted to taking money from a city fund used for confidential informants, according to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. The fund is used to provide money to people [...]

New Haven police chief admits to theft, misuse of funds

The police chief of New Haven admits to stealing public funds for personal use, leading to his immediate retirement.

New Haven police chief out over reports of theft, misuse of city funds

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson(Molly Ingram / WSHU)New Haven’s police chief has stepped down amid reports of theft and misuse of funds.On Monday, former police chief Karl Jacobson admitted to stealing money from a fund that is used to pay people who provide confidential information to help solve crimes. He filed the paperwork to retire, effective immediately, shortly after.New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker (D) said the news was deeply troubli…

New Haven police chief retires after theft confrontation

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson abruptly resigned and retired Monday amid allegations that he stole money from the department’s account for paying confidential informants. Mayor Justin Elicker named Assistant Chief David Zannelli to step in as acting chief. The mayor held a 6:30 press conference with the department’s three assistant chiefs to answer questions about the development. (Click here to watch a video of the press conference.) Poli…

New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

New Haven's police chief has abruptly retired following allegations he stole money from a department account.