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Former Solon Police Department K9 Stryker passes away

The German shepherd, whom the police department said served from 2010 to 2019, was a favorite with local children and at community events.

SOLON, Ohio — EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on June 22, 2022. 

The Solon Police Department is mourning the loss of former K9 Stryker.

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Stryker is a German shepherd that served with the police in the City of Solon from 2010-2019. 

After Stryker retired in 2019, he was adopted by the family of Patrol Officer Matt Troyer, his handler in the force with whom the police department said Stryker was instrumental in solving many felony cases in the field.

“Ptl. Troyer and Stryker were also favorites at all of the community events and with children,” SPD said in a Facebook post announcing Stryker's passing. “Stryker will be missed and remembered always.”

It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we report the passing of K9 Stryker. Stryker served the City of Solon from...

Posted by City of Solon, Ohio Police Department Government on Friday, July 8, 2022

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