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 Help the Partnership for Progress create a roadmap for better quality of life Denise Membreno January 24, 2025 1 min read More New Works at Hollins, play auditions and a “coffee hour” triple piano concert Gene Marrano January 22, 2025 1 min read Sen. Tim Kaine criticizes Biden, Trump pardons, calls them ‘infinitely different Ian Price January 22, 2025