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 View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sports Minute – Tech loses to MiamiNext: New Boones Mill Town Manager has familiar name Related Stories 1 min read Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano August 19, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center Clark Palmer August 19, 2025 4 min read Spanberger lead over Earle-Sears narrows Clark Palmer August 19, 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:
