Shooting in Roanoke Leaves Man Injured
ROANOKE, VA—A man was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Roanoke early Friday morning. The Roanoke Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 7:00 AM on the 1700 block of Hanover…
Increase in Vehicle Thefts and Fraudulent Banking Activity Reported in Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia—The Roanoke County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are noticing a rise in vehicle thefts and fraudulent banking practices in the region. Criminals are targeting cars in various…
Suspect Shot by U.S. Marshals in Roanoke While Serving Warrants
ROANOKE, VA – A member of the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force shot a 40-year-old suspect in Roanoke while serving warrants. The incident occurred on Tuesday, as reported by…
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Roanoke Shooting
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke Police Department has reported a fatal shooting on Tuesday night, resulting in a second-degree murder charge against 44-year-old Jacob K. Foskey of Roanoke. The incident occurred shortly…
One Dead, Two Injured in Northwest Roanoke Shooting Incident
ROANOKE, VA – A shooting in Northwest Roanoke has left one man dead and two others injured, as reported by the Roanoke Police Department. The incident occurred around 2:10 a.m. Thursday when…
Roanoke Shooting Sends One to Hospital; Suspect Arrested
ROANOKE, VA – Early Thursday morning, a shooting incident occurred near the intersection of 9th Street SE and Jamison Avenue SE. Roanoke Police were alerted at 12:53 a.m. about a person with…
Roanoke Shooting Victim Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested
ROANOKE, VA – Early Thursday morning, Roanoke police were dispatched to the intersection of 9th Street SE and Jamison Avenue SE after reports of a gunshot victim. While officers were en route,…
Early Morning Roanoke Shooting Injures Three
ROANOKE, VA – An incident occurred early Friday morning leaving three individuals injured by gunfire. The Roanoke Police Department confirmed that the shooting took place at 1:15 a.m. at W.R. Brews on…
Roanoke Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
ROANOKE, VA – A male individual was found injured following a shooting that occurred early Sunday at about 1:25 a.m. The Roanoke Police were informed about shots being fired near 8th Street…
Traffic Alert: Downed utility pole causing delays in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke County Police have issued a road notice regarding an ongoing incident on Colonial Ave. At 10 A.M. this morning, authorities reported that two damaged utility poles are…
Chicken Salad Chick Continues Growth in Virginia With Roanoke Restaurant To Open October 19
First and only chicken salad concept celebrates grand opening with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests Atlanta, GA (-) Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken…
Roanoke gas station robbed at gunpoint
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating after a man entered a store and pulled a gun on the clerk at the Pure gas station convenience store located on Peters…
Roanoke Man to Serve 12 Years for Using Gun in Fatal Drug Crime
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who had been acquitted in state court of a May 2019 murder in the City of Roanoke after claiming self-defense, was sentenced yesterday to 12 years…
Man shot after pointing gun at Roanoke police officer
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoke police officers responding to an incident of shots fired on Mountain View Terrace on Saturday night encountered a male subject with a gun. According to police, upon their…
Marco’s Pizza Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Bring Seven Stores to Roanoke and Lynchburg Virginia
Existing Multi-Unit Franchisees Seize Open Market Potential in Southwest Virginia While Expanding Statewide Reach Roanoke, VA (PRESS RELEASE) Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces a multi-unit signed agreement that will…
Teen Shot and Killed Friday Night in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – the Roanoke police department has reported that a teenager was shot and killed Friday night in a shooting in the area of Palm Avenue. According to police, at approximately…
Roanoke Zaxby’s Reopens Under New Management
Zaxby’s location set to serve up the sauce on Monday, August 29 Athens, GA (PRESS RELEASE) Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant, beloved for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings and legendary Zax Sauce, is…
Man Shot and Killed in Roanoke Saturday Morning
ROANOKE, VA – A man was shot in Roanoke and died shortly after being rushed to the local hospital. According to a press release by the Roanoke Police Department, at approximately 5:30…
Gainesville Man Who Threatened to ‘Blow-up’ Roanoke Arrested
ROANOKE, VA. – A Gainesville, Virginia man, who threatened to ‘blow-up Roanoke,’ and kill a bank branch manager, was arrested earlier this week on federal charges. Brandon Hayward, 33, is charged via…
Black Bear Sightings Reported in Roanoke, Here’s What You Need to Know
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke Police Department on Saturday said there had been numerous black bear sightings across the city this week. While a black bear sighting should not cause panic in…
One Dead in Roanoke Shooting
ROANOKE, VA- The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Thursday morning. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 700 block of Hunt Avenue northwest. Upon…
Roanoke Man Charged in Friday Morning Murder
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoke Police have arrested Keandra S. Smith, 29 of Roanoke, and charged him with second-degree murder regarding the homicide of Grover W. Edwards III, 40, on Friday According to…
Victim Assaulted, House Set on Fire, Suspect Apprehended in Crash in Bizarre Incident in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – It was a wild afternoon for police in Roanoke after a series of events led to the arrest of a suspect who assaulted one person at the scene of…
Man Found Shot Dead on Roanoke Roadway
ROANOKE, VA – On Sunday, Roanoke police officers responded to the intersection of 13th Street and Baldwin Avenue after reports of an unresponsive male laying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers located…
Roanoke Drug Dealer Involved in Eastern Avenue Gunfight Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison
ROANOKE, Va. – A Goodview, Virginia man who was involved in a fatal shooting at an Eastern Avenue drug house in the City of Roanoke was sentenced today to 26 Years in…
Man Shot Wednesday Afternoon in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA- Police in Roanoke are investigating a fatal shooting the took place on Wednesday at approximately 1:45 p.m. Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a…
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