Former councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. released temporarily from jail Taylor Sherrill August 8, 2022 1 minute read Former Roanoke City councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr.’s temporary leave from jail on bond last week marked an unusual twist in his ongoing legal saga. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Mark Warner and Tim Kaine on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction ActNext: Park It on The Market returns this Friday Related Stories Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026 Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026