Dead body found in Roanoke River Timothy Martin May 24, 2012 1 min read Roanoke Police say the body of an adult male was pulled from the Roanoke River near Wiley Drive around 12:15 p.m. today. The body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for identification and cause of death. Check back for updates. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New VA poll shows Obama leading Romney, but race remains tightNext: How to stay safe on the water this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Connecting Roanoke and its residents through art Denise Membreno August 6, 2025 1 min read Link reimagined – in Legos sculpture, more Shrek, last call for Guys and Dolls at Attic Gene Marrano August 6, 2025 1 min read Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025