Roanoke begins search for next police chief Evan Jones December 8, 2015 1 min read Chief Chris Perkins With the announced retirement of Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins, the city is ramping up the search for his replacement. WFIR’s Luke Church reports on the reaction from the city manager. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Mental health expert appointed for Jesse Matthew defenseNext: Experts say on-line grocery shopping likely to increase amid signs Kroger plans to bring it here 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
