Roanoke Police Chief wants to ensure safety during protests Rachel Meell June 1, 2020 1 min read The majority of protests held in Roanoke over the weekend were kept peaceful, but some instances required police to get involved. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more: About the Author Rachel Meell View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Pulaski Yankees hoping for a best with season in perilNext: City of Roanoke asking for community feedback on transit transfer center plans Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025