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 Local playwright describes his latest work as “a family, a funeral and a lifetime of junk to sort through.” Denise Membreno March 24, 2025 2 min read Man wanted on attempted murder charges following Botetourt County shooting Clark Palmer March 24, 2025 2 min read Brush fires contained in Roanoke County, crews remain on alert Web Staff March 23, 2025