Roanoke Police Chief wants to ensure safety during protests Rachel Meell June 1, 2020 1 minute read The majority of protests held in Roanoke over the weekend were kept peaceful, but some instances required police to get involved. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Pulaski Yankees hoping for a best with season in perilNext: City of Roanoke asking for community feedback on transit transfer center plans Related Stories One dead, multiple injured in Moneta church tent collapse Ian Price June 12, 2026 Eureka Park Recreation Center cuts the ribbon on renovated/expanded facility Gene Marrano June 12, 2026 Austrian life sciences firm to invest $85 million in Roanoke headquarters, create 435 jobs Ian Price June 12, 2026