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 Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026