New Roanoke police chief will continue community policing efforts Gene Marrano July 12, 2016 1 minute read Tim Jones The words “Community Policing” were spoken by several people today as Roanoke City introduced its newest permanent chief of police. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Tim Jones named police chief; Roanoke native, long-time officerNext: Storms create flash floods, knock out power to thousands Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0
