Roanoke Police Chief reacts to crime data Gene Marrano April 29, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s National Bike MonthNext: A city official says Roanoke has already started to address stormwater issues Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025
