Trending Now - New Haven's Mayor Elicker Names Zannelli as Police Chief Nominee

WHO:

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker

David Zannelli, Acting Police Chief of New Haven

Karl Jacobson, former Police Chief of New Haven

WHAT:

Mayor Justin Elicker has nominated David Zannelli to be the next permanent police chief of New Haven.

Karl Jacobson resigned in January 2026 amid an embezzlement scandal and was later arrested for allegedly stealing $85,500 from public funds.

Jacobson faces two counts of first-degree larceny.

WHERE:

New Haven, Connecticut

Announcement to take place at New Haven City Hall

WHEN:

David Zannelli has been serving as acting police chief since January 2026.

The announcement of Zannelli's nomination is expected to occur on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at 1 p.m.

WHY:

The nomination follows the abrupt retirement and subsequent arrest of Karl Jacobson for alleged embezzlement.

HOW:

The nomination was made public through a press conference held by Mayor Justin Elicker.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:17 UTC)

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker has nominated David Zannelli to become the next permanent police chief of New Haven following the resignation and arrest of Karl Jacobson, who is facing charges for allegedly stealing $85,500 from public funds. Zannelli has been serving as acting police chief since January 2026, and the announcement was made during a press conference at New Haven City Hall on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Jacobson resigned amid an embezzlement scandal and now faces two counts of first-degree larceny.