New Haven Board of Alders to vote on permanent appointment of Zannelli as police chief

Zannelli Sworn In As Police Chief

David Zannelli’s wife, Natasha, and their three kids — Santino, Cristina, and Michael — watched proudly from the front row. After spending the past four months leading the city’s police department in an acting capacity, David Zannelli raised his right hand on Tuesday and swore to “faithfully and impartially perform the duties of police chief.” He then officially began his first four-year term as the city’s head of police. On Tuesday afternoon, Z…

New Haven swears in new police chief as former faces embezzlement charges

After months with an acting police chief, New Haven officially swore him into the top position. David Zannelli was sworn in Tuesday as chief of the New Haven Police Department during a ceremony at City Hall, following unanimous approval by the city’s Board of Alders the night before. “I stand before you deeply honored, humbled, and fully aware of the...

New Haven alders approve new police chief following predecessor's abrupt resignation amid scandal

David Zannelli, who has served as acting chief since his predecessor resigned amid embezzlement allegations, will be sworn in as chief on Tuesday.

New Haven Board of Alders to vote on permanent appointment of Zannelli as police chief

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The New Haven Board of Alders is expected to vote Monday evening on the permanent appointment of Acting Police Chief David Zannelli, who was announced as the mayor's nomination. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker nominated Zannelli to serve as the city's next police chief on March 25. The board's Aldermanic [...]