New Haven Police Chief Abruptly Retires

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State’s attorney, state police to investigate theft allegations against New Haven police chief
State police detectives have been assigned to investigate misuse of funds at the New Haven police department following outgoing chief Karl Jacobsen’s abrupt resignation amid allegations that he stole from a department account to finance a gambling habit.

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New Haven officials to update public on theft case against now-former police chief
New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says
New Haven shares mixed emotions following now-former police chief confession of misuse of public funds
On Monday, Jacobson allegedly admitted to taking money from a city fund used for confidential informants, according to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.

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New Haven police chief abruptly retires after admitting to stealing city money, mayor says
New updates in investigation into former New Haven police chief
Former New Haven police chief investigated over alleged stolen funds
Jacobson retired effective immediately on Monday after he was confronted by Mayor Justin Elicker and admitted to misusing the money, Elicker told reporters.

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New Haven officials say bombshell police chief retirement over alleged theft is 'disappointing'
New Haven officers, officials stunned by alleged theft, resignation by police chief

Ex-New Haven police chief claims he stole $10,000 from city fund

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and acting Police Chief David Zannelli provided an update about the now-former police chief's theft and misuse of public funds.

The CI fund ex-New Haven police chief is accused of stealing from is supposed to be closely guarded

The fund was used to pay informants in exchange for information connected with ongoing investigations, according to officials.
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