Roanoke Police Chief: both sides must come together to curb gun violence Gene Marrano August 7, 2019 1 minute read Chief Tim Jones-FB photo The Chief of Police in Roanoke City says law enforcement cannot do it alone – curbing gun violence nationally will require legislation and a more bi-partisan spirit. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has comments from Chief Tim Jones: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam praises removal of Jefferson Davis’ name from parkNext: Latest mass shootings may heighten gun law debate in fall elections Related Stories Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0 Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0