Records show Roanoke mayor voted in 2020 to parole a man who killed an officer Taylor Sherrill March 16, 2023 1 minute read Roanoke’s Mayor voted previously to parole a man who was convicted of killing a Richmond police officer in 1979. In conjunction with online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Professional Women for Good hear pitches for funding todayNext: Power outages close three Botetourt County schools Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026