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Bryan Police Department mourns loss of Assistant Chief Walt Melnyk
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· February 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Assistant Chief Melnyk and the department's response to his passing can be found through KXXV, which reported on the Bryan Police Department's mourning of their loss.
The Bryan Police Department is grieving the loss of a high-ranking officer. Assistant Chief Walt Melnyk has passed away, prompting an outpouring of condolences from the department. Details about the circumstances surrounding his death are not available in this brief.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KXXV, a local news source. Further details about Assistant Chief Melnyk and the department's response to his passing can be found through KXXV, which reported on the Bryan Police Department's mourning of their loss.
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Category: safety Published: February 9, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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