Roanoke Police Chief reacts to crime data Gene Marrano April 29, 2014 1 min read Chief Chris Perkins Roanoke City Police Chief Chris Perkins calls it “the elephant in the room,” … a website crime ranking that he says has impacted the perception of crime in Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s National Bike MonthNext: A city official says Roanoke has already started to address stormwater issues Related Stories 1 min read Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025 1 min read USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination Denise Membreno August 5, 2025 1 min read Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting Gene Marrano August 5, 2025
