Crime and Public Safety
(from Roanoke PD) On August 12, 2023 at approximately 12:05 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Patton Avenue NW. Responding officers located a juvenile male victim lying outside of a residence in the area with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the teen to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A second juvenile male was located in a vehicle near the intersection of 2nd Street and Gilmer Avenue NW with what appeared to be non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. That teen was also transported by Roanoke Fire-EMS to Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates the two teens were injured during the incident on Patton Avenue NW. Sometime later, officers were notified that first victim who was located had succumbed to his injuries. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide.
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(from Roanoke PD) On January 30, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of an unresponsive juvenile at a residence in the 600 block of Morrill Avenue SE. Responding officers located an unresponsive female infant inside of a home in the area and immediately began rendering aid. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel arrived and transported the infant to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A short time later, officers were notified that the infant had passed away. Due to the infant’s age, the Medical Examiner’s Office elected to perform a full autopsy.
At the end of April, Roanoke Police received the full report from the Medical Examiner’s Office. The official cause of death was determined to be a “homicide.” Roanoke Police Special Victims Unit Detectives interviewed the infant’s caretakers, reviewed medical records from the child’s birth until her death, and closely examined evidence collected at the scene of the incident. SVU Detectives worked to rule out the possibility that the injuries the child sustained were caused by an accident. Ultimately, they determined that this incident was criminal in nature and would be investigated as a homicide.
At this time, all potential suspects have been identified and have spoken with police. No charges have been placed regarding this investigation.
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Following this morning’s protest activity on Bent Mountain, Roanoke County Police have arrested and charged two individuals for Interfering with Property Rights as they were on the pipeline right-of-way. The two charged are identified as (Ms.) Christen Marie Mooney Corcoran, 32, of Washington, D.C. and (Mr.) Adrian Tung, 43, of California. They were taken to the Roanoke County Jail.
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The search for the next Chief of Police in the City of Roanoke is coming down to its final weeks – and input from the public via a survey they can take through August 21st will help make that decision. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
(Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) On Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, a husband and wife from the Henry area were arrested on indictments for embezzling funds from a local youth baseball organization. 42-year-old Brandon Carl Powell and 36-year-old Ashley Poff Powell were each charged with one felony count of Embezzlement over $1,000. Both were released on recognizance bonds.
Their court dates will be set with Franklin County Circuit Court. Mr. Powell had previously served as the President of Franklin County Baseball, Inc. from February 2022 to early 2023
On August 6, 2023 at approximately 1:25 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the area of 8th Street and Gilmer Avenue NW. Responding officers searched the immediate area, eventually locating an adult male with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds outside of a residence in the 900 block of Gilmer Avenue NW. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
No arrests have been made at this time regarding this incident. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
Roanoke City recorded its first fatal shooting for August less than one hour into the new month. Police say officers were called to the 400 block of Westside Boulevard around 12:50 am where they found a man lying outside a vehicle. He died later under hospital treatment. As has been the case with a series of other gun-related murders in the city, police say they have limited information and no suspects. This comes after Roanoke recorded seven gun-related murders in July.
NEWS RELEASE: On August 1, 2023, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 400 block of Westside Blvd NW. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds lying outside of a vehicle. Officers rendered aid to the victim until Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel arrived and transported him to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Later, officers were notified that the man had succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Details about what led to this shooting are limited at this time. No suspects were located on scene and no arrests have been made. This is an ongoing homicide investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
(from Roanoke PD) On July 25 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the 800 block of Gilmer Avenue NW. Officers responded to the scene and did not locate evidence of a shooting or any victims in that area.
A short time later, officers were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Officers responded to the hospital to speak with the adult male victim who had what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Details about what lead to the shooting are limited at this time. No suspects were located on scene and no arrests have been made at this time