New police chief in Roanoke reflects on past and future Gene Marrano July 13, 2016 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: New member appointed to Roanoke County School BoardNext: It helped bring Eldor, so Botetourt County prepares another building-ready industrial site Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0
