Died 7/15/24
Handler – Trooper Bruce Lachance
Connecticut State Police mourn the death of a retried K-9 with ‘exception skills’
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Retired CT State Police K-9 Tobi #9089, a loyal companion to CT State Police First Class K-9 handler Bruce Lachance #944. K-9 Tobi, at the age of 9, succumbed to severe Gastrointestinal complications on Monday, 7/15/2024. The team at Central Hospital of Veterinary Medicine in Guilford spared no effort, even resorting to a major surgical intervention in a valiant attempt to save his life. Graduating from the CT State Police K9 academy in December 2015, K-9 Tobi faithfully served the State of CT at Troop L in Litchfield and Troop K in Colchester until his well-deserved retirement in October 2022. Throughout his seven years of service, K-9 Tobi demonstrated exceptional skills in locating and apprehending numerous suspects and missing individuals. His gentle spirit touched the lives of all who crossed his path, leaving behind a void that will be impossible to fill. K-9 Tobi will forever be cherished and deeply missed.