New police chief in Roanoke reflects on past and future Gene Marrano July 13, 2016 1 min read Tim Jones Roanoke City Manager Chris Morrill made the final call – and now a home-grown 35-year veteran is the new Chief of Police. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Tim Jones yesterday: Share: Continue Reading Previous: New member appointed to Roanoke County School BoardNext: It helped bring Eldor, so Botetourt County prepares another building-ready industrial site Related Stories 1 min read Vote for Harvest Blaque; Baroque choral music and RBT’s Snow White Gene Marrano June 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police investigating after car struck by gunfire Web Staff June 4, 2025 1 min read FEDUP gala welcomes Trayvon Martin’s mother as keynote speaker Gene Marrano June 3, 2025