Former New Haven police chief charged with stealing $85,000 in agency funds

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson was arrested and charged with larceny for allegedly stealing over $85,000 from two police department funds. The funds were intended for confidential informants and a youth program. Jacobson, who resigned in January, turned himself in and was released on a $150,000 bond. The city of New Haven reported the alleged embezzlement in early January, prompting a state police investigation. The investigation revealed missing funds from the narcotics enforcement fund and unauthorized withdrawals from the police activity league fund, with some checks reportedly deposited into Jacobson's personal account. The case is ongoing, and Jacobson's lawyer urges the public to avoid a rush to judgment.

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Yale University 30% Gregory Cerritelli 40% Connecticut State Police 40% Patrick J Griffin 50% Justin Elicker ×250% Connecticut 60% New Haven ×570% New Haven Police Department ×380% Karl Jacobson ×690%

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embezzlement 90% police chief 80% larceny 80% agency funds 70% financial irregularities 60% public trust 60% criminal justice system 50% confidential informants 50% new haven 40%