Roanoke Police Chief reacts to crime data Gene Marrano April 29, 2014 1 minute read Chief Chris Perkins Roanoke City Police Chief Chris Perkins calls it “the elephant in the room,” … a website crime ranking that he says has impacted the perception of crime in Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: It’s National Bike MonthNext: A city official says Roanoke has already started to address stormwater issues Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0