Trending Now - New Haven Appoints Zannelli as Police Chief After Scandal

WHO:

NH Register - David Zannelli, appointed as police chief.

New Haven Independent - The Board of Alders, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.

WHAT:

NH Register - David Zannelli has served as acting chief since his predecessor's resignation amid embezzlement allegations.

NH Register - Zannelli will be sworn in as chief.

New Haven Independent - The Board of Alders voted unanimously to approve Zannelli's appointment.

WTNH - The Board of Alders was expected to vote on Zannelli's permanent appointment.

WHERE:

NH Register - New Haven, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker is scheduled to swear in Zannelli at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at City Hall.

WTNH - Zannelli will be sworn in to the permanent role at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

NH Register - Zannelli will be sworn in on Tuesday.

WTNH - The Board of Alders was expected to vote on the appointment on a Monday evening.

WTNH - Zannelli was nominated on March 25.

WHY:

New Haven Independent - Zannelli was praised for his rise through the ranks, community connections, and leadership during crises.

HOW:

New Haven Independent - The appointment was made through a unanimous vote by the Board of Alders.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 01:28 UTC)

David Zannelli has been serving as the acting chief following his predecessor's resignation due to embezzlement allegations. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker is set to officially swear in Zannelli at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at City Hall. This transition marks an important moment for the city's leadership amid ongoing challenges.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 15:37 UTC)

Zannelli is set to be sworn in to the permanent role at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. This event will mark an important transition for the position. Stay tuned for updates as the swearing-in ceremony approaches.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:06 UTC)

David Zannelli has been appointed as the new police chief in New Haven, Connecticut, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Alders. He will be officially sworn in on Tuesday, and his nomination was praised for his leadership during crises and strong community connections. The Board of Alders had been expected to vote on his permanent appointment after he was nominated on March 25.