Trending Now - Ex-new Haven Police Chief Denies Embezzlement Charges in Court

WHO:

New Haven Independent - Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson is involved in the case.

WTNH - Karl Jacobson is identified as the former New Haven Police Chief.

WHAT:

WTNH - Jacobson was arrested in February 2026 for allegedly embezzling $85,500 from public funds.

WTNH - Jacobson pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree larceny on April 17th, 2026.

WTNH - Jacobson opted for a jury trial after entering his plea.

WHERE:

WTNH - The court proceedings took place at New Haven Superior Court in New Haven, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - Jacobson was arrested in February 2026.

WTNH - Jacobson retired abruptly on January 5th, 2026, just hours after being confronted about the missing funds.

WHY:

WTNH - Jacobson's retirement was prompted by a confrontation with three assistant police chiefs regarding the missing funds.

HOW:

New Haven Independent - Jacobson entered a pro forma not-guilty plea, which may change as the case progresses.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:21 UTC)

Karl Jacobson, the former New Haven Police Chief, was arrested in February 20th26 for allegedly embezzling $85,500 from public funds and pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree larceny on Friday, opting for a jury trial. His abrupt retirement January 5th, came just hours after a confrontation with three assistant police chiefs regarding the missing funds. The court proceedings are taking place at New Haven Superior Court in Connecticut, where Jacobson entered a pro forma not-guilty plea that may change as the case progresses.