Calling Hours, Funeral Details For Fallen CSP Sgt. Brian Mohl

WOODBURY, CT — Connecticut State Police Trooper Sgt. Brian Mohl was killed last Thursday when his police cruiser was swept into the Pomperaug River in Woodbury.

His is the 25th line-of-duty death in the Connecticut State Police Department's history.

Mohl was working the midnight shift at Troop L during the worst of the torrential rains, remnants of Hurricane Ida. At 3:30 a.m. state police received an emergency call from the sergeant that the waters were rising rapidly, and he was in distress. That was the last they heard from him, and at 4 a.m. state police sent "everyone available" to the scene. First responders including dive crews searched and at daybreak a helicopter was able to spot his vehicle submerged in water.

Mohl wasn't located in his cruiser, and he was found an hour later in the Pomperaug River. He was treated at the scene and taken by LifeStar helicopter to Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was presumed dead en route and was confirmed deceased at the hospital.

Mohl's family released this statement on Sunday.

"We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The loss we have suffered is immeasurable. Brian was an incredible person. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend and to say he will be missed is just not enough.

Brian loved being a State Trooper. He proudly served with the Connecticut State Police for over 26 years and those that worked with him said he always had a way of making you feel as though you were part of the team and that he truly cared about them.

Even though Brian was committed to his work he always found a way to put his family life first. He never lost sight of that. If he wasn’t at work, he was spending time with us. Brian’s love for his family was larger than life. He had a special way about him with his kindness, humor and warmth.

Seeing the outpouring of prayers and support from the Connecticut State Police, the New York State Police, the law enforcement community and the community as a whole has deeply touched our hearts. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for all of your compassion.

We will have no further statements and will not be granting media interviews. We ask that our family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time."

Last Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Mohl until sunset on the date of interment, which will be Thursday in a private ceremony.

Here are the details of Trooper Sgt. Brian Mohl's funeral procession to the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, calling hours and funeral with full state police honors.

Funeral Procession

Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., an official Connecticut State Police procession will begin at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School St., in Woodbury. The procession will depart directly from the funeral home escorting Sergeant Brian Mohl to the Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford for
services. (See exact route details here.) The procession is expected to take an hour or more from Woodbury to Hartford.

Calling hours at the Xfinity Theatre

Calling hours for Sgt. Mohl at Xfinity Theatre will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Funeral
On Thursday, the funeral for Sgt. Mohl, with full Connecticut State Police honors will be held at the Xfinity Theatre at 11 a.m. After his funeral services, a procession will leave from the theatre to the cemetery for a private service.

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