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New Haven Reviews Police Informant Fund After Former Chief’s Theft
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New Haven Reviews Police Informant Fund After Former Chief’s Theft

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Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña Faces State Charges Over City Hall Recording
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Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña Faces State Charges Over City Hall Recording

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November 8, 2026

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New Haven Reviews Police Informant Fund After Former Chief’s Theft
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November 11, 2026

New Haven Reviews Police Informant Fund After Former Chief’s Theft

An independent review makes 33 recommendations after former Chief Karl Jacobson pleaded no contest to stealing $178,000 from city confidential informant funds.

  • Federal conviction, criminal charges, and workplace findings across multiple agencies
  • Audit concerns and disputed contracts raising questions about public oversight
  • Questions about whether officials are being held accountable at every level
  • Multiple Connecticut municipalities and state agencies named in reporting
  • Public trust tested as investigations continue into 2026
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