Dead body found in Roanoke River Timothy Martin May 24, 2012 1 minute read Roanoke Police say the body of an adult male was pulled from the Roanoke River near Wiley Drive around 12:15 p.m. today. The body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for identification and cause of death. Check back for updates. Share: Post navigation Previous: New VA poll shows Obama leading Romney, but race remains tightNext: How to stay safe on the water this weekend Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0