Feb. 26, 2026
New Haven Hires Firm to Develop New Confidential Informant Program After Funds Theft
Mayor and Acting Police Chief announce new measures to restore trust in critical crime-fighting program.
Feb. 25, 2026
New Haven to Develop New Confidential Informant Policy After Former Police Chief Scandal
City officials announce temporary order to restart program with increased oversight and supervision
Feb. 23, 2026
Former Connecticut Police Chief Arrested Over Alleged $85,000 Theft
Karl Jacobson, 56, turned himself in on larceny charges after allegations he stole from department funds.
Feb. 21, 2026
Former New Haven Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Department
Mayor calls case a 'betrayal of public trust'
Feb. 20, 2026
Former New Haven Police Chief Arrested for Embezzlement
Jacobson allegedly stole $85,000 from city funds and gambled millions on apps
Feb. 20, 2026
Former New Haven Police Chief Charged with Embezzling $85K from City Funds
Karl Jacobson turned himself in on an active arrest warrant after confessing to taking money from a fund used to pay confidential informants.
Feb. 20, 2026
Former New Haven Police Chief Arrested for Embezzlement
Karl R. Jacobson charged with stealing $85,500 from city funds
Feb. 18, 2026
New Britain Tax Collector Placed on Paid Leave Amid 'Financial Malfeasance' Probe
City says tax collector Cheryl Blogoslawski is under investigation for alleged wrongdoing over multiple years.
Feb. 12, 2026
Two Israelis Accused of Using Classified Military Info for Betting
Authorities say the pair used sensitive data to wager on future events.
