Roanoke begins search for next police chief Evan Jones December 8, 2015 1 min read Chief Chris Perkins With the announced retirement of Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins, the city is ramping up the search for his replacement. WFIR’s Luke Church reports on the reaction from the city manager. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Mental health expert appointed for Jesse Matthew defenseNext: Experts say on-line grocery shopping likely to increase amid signs Kroger plans to bring it here Related Stories 1 min read Atheling Meadworks opens tasting room in downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano June 12, 2025 1 min read VT AD discusses House v. NCAA settlement Web Staff June 11, 2025 1 min read Tax credit termination could impact Virginia’s growing solar power industries Gene Marrano June 11, 2025