New Roanoke Police Chief debuts during challenging times Gene Marrano April 3, 2020 1 minute read File Roanoke Police photo The new Chief of Police as of this past Monday in Roanoke steps into that role at a challenging time in the city’s history. But Sam Roman Jr. is no stranger here as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Homestead Creamery recalls unsalted butter due to possible health concernsNext: Pandemic or not, animal rescue transports continue on I-81 Related Stories 1 minute read Friends of Mountain View detail master plan for Historic Fishburn Mansion Denise Membreno December 29, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0
