Dead body found in Roanoke River Timothy Martin May 24, 2012 1 min 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. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New VA poll shows Obama leading Romney, but race remains tightNext: How to stay safe on the water this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025