This Roanoke gang no longer a bunch of “homegrown kids” Gene Marrano October 2, 2018 1 minute read Former Roanoke City police chief Joe Gaskins used to declare that “there were no gangs in Roanoke” – but times have changed: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia strippers, clubs reach agreement in wage disputeNext: Feds charge four Californians with Charlottesville 2017 violence Related Stories Roanoke Council to vote Monday on FY 2026-27 budget after March revenue review Ian Price May 5, 2026 Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location Gene Marrano May 5, 2026 Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman Clark Palmer May 5, 2026
Former Roanoke City police chief Joe Gaskins used to declare that “there were no gangs in Roanoke” – but times have changed:
