Crime rate in Roanoke City has been subject of some debate Gene Marrano April 18, 2014 1 min read One of the few areas of contention among Roanoke City Council candidates at several forums seemed to center on interpreting crime rate trends. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Credit card thieves may be targeting I81 corridorNext: Police want to know what sex offender was doing in Roanoke day care center Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025
