New Police Chief will address violence in Roanoke Gene Marrano July 15, 2016 1 min read Tim Jones It was already scheduled before the announcement on Tuesday that he had been named the permanent Chief of Police in Roanoke City – now Tim Jones will be front and center at a “Stop the Violence” rally next Monday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Review: Abuse reports ignored by Rockbridge social servicesNext: Active shooter exercise Saturday in Bedford may be loud, but sheriff says it’s necessary Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025
