Violent crime down in 2017 despite more homicides says police chief Gene Marrano February 5, 2018 1 minute read The number of police department calls for service went up by about 5000 between 2016 and 2017 – Roanoke City heard that and more during a Public Safety update this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sports Minute – Tech loses to MiamiNext: New Boones Mill Town Manager has familiar name Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026
The number of police department calls for service went up by about 5000 between 2016 and 2017 – Roanoke City heard that and more during a Public Safety update this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
