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