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 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0