New Roanoke police chief will continue community policing efforts Gene Marrano July 12, 2016 1 min read Tim Jones The words “Community Policing” were spoken by several people today as Roanoke City introduced its newest permanent chief of police. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Tim Jones named police chief; Roanoke native, long-time officerNext: Storms create flash floods, knock out power to thousands Related Stories 1 min read Vote for Harvest Blaque; Baroque choral music and RBT’s Snow White Gene Marrano June 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police investigating after car struck by gunfire Web Staff June 4, 2025 1 min read FEDUP gala welcomes Trayvon Martin’s mother as keynote speaker Gene Marrano June 3, 2025