Tony Reyes to be named permanent New Haven police chief

Posted: Jun 28, 2019 / 10:33 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 28, 2019 / 04:11 PM EDT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 has confirmed that Tony Reyes has been selected to be the next police chief in New Haven.

Reyes is currently the interim police chief for the New Haven Police Department but will be named the permanent police chief.

There are no further details at this time. News 8 is working get more information from Reyes, as well as the city of New Haven.

Check back for more updates.

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