Peacemakers founder reveals his felony past Gene Marrano August 7, 2017 1 min read The founder of The Peacemakers citizens group that patrols northwest Roanoke says resentment perhaps of his recent public profile has led to criticism – but he’s using that occasion to come clean as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Science Museum will re-do butterfly gardenNext: Happy Healthy Cooks seeks volunteers Related Stories 1 min read ROA launches Care Cupboard for Airport Federal Employees Clark Palmer October 22, 2025 1 min read Iconic American art debuts at the Taubman Museum, Mill Mountain’s 2026 season, RBT’s Dracula at Jefferson Center Gene Marrano October 22, 2025 1 min read Two polls show tightening races for statewide positions Gene Marrano October 21, 2025