Violent crime down in 2017 despite more homicides says police chief Gene Marrano February 5, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sports Minute – Tech loses to MiamiNext: New Boones Mill Town Manager has familiar name Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke gives key to long time Southwest Virginia Ballet Artistic Director Denise Membreno July 29, 2025 1 min read FloydFest 2025: new park twists, weather challenges, plenty of music Gene Marrano July 28, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Foundry Project to benefit from state funding Clark Palmer July 28, 2025
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:
