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Coverage dated January 5, 2026

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

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New Haven's police chief has abruptly retired following allegations he stole money from a department account. Mayor Justin Elicker said Monday that Chief Karl Jacobson allegedly took money from an account designated for confidential informants.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    New Haven's police chief has abruptly retired following allegations he stole money from a department account. Mayor Justin Elicker said Monday that Chief Karl Jacobson allegedly took money from an account designated for confidential informants.

  2. CT Mirror

    New Haven police chief retires after theft confrontation (opens CT Mirror)

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    Chief Karl Jacobson stepped down Monday amid allegations he stole money from the department’s account for paying confidential informants.

  3. New York Post

    New Haven police chief abruptly retires after allegedly stealing from city fund: mayor (opens New York Post)

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    New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson confessed to stealing from a fund meant to compensate confidential informants for helping cops solve crimes, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced during a press conference on Monday.

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