This Roanoke gang no longer a bunch of “homegrown kids” Gene Marrano October 2, 2018 1 min read Former Roanoke City police chief Joe Gaskins used to declare that “there were no gangs in Roanoke” – but times have changed: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia strippers, clubs reach agreement in wage disputeNext: Feds charge four Californians with Charlottesville 2017 violence Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025
Former Roanoke City police chief Joe Gaskins used to declare that “there were no gangs in Roanoke” – but times have changed:
