New Police Chief will address violence in Roanoke Gene Marrano July 15, 2016 1 minute read Tim Jones It was already scheduled before the announcement on Tuesday that he had been named the permanent Chief of Police in Roanoke City – now Tim Jones will be front and center at a “Stop the Violence” rally next Monday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Review: Abuse reports ignored by Rockbridge social servicesNext: Active shooter exercise Saturday in Bedford may be loud, but sheriff says it’s necessary Related Stories Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0