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: 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 America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning Gene Marrano April 11, 2025 1 min read Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams Denise Membreno April 11, 2025 1 min read Big drug bust in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 11, 2025