Roanoke Police Chief: both sides must come together to curb gun violence Gene Marrano August 7, 2019 1 minute read Chief Tim Jones-FB photo The Chief of Police in Roanoke City says law enforcement cannot do it alone – curbing gun violence nationally will require legislation and a more bi-partisan spirit. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has comments from Chief Tim Jones: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam praises removal of Jefferson Davis’ name from parkNext: Latest mass shootings may heighten gun law debate in fall elections Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026