Roanoke County police warn residents after vehicle break-ins at local parks
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — Over the weekend, several vehicles parked in local parks were broken into during daylight hours, according to the Roanoke County Police …
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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 …
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Roanoke County and Surrounding Areas
ROANOKE COUNTY, VA — The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the …
Roanoke County Police and Firefighters Host Touch a Truck Event
Roanoke County, VA — The Roanoke County Police Department extends its gratitude to the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for organizing a successful touch a …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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*, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Roanoke Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Dealing Heroin
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke woman, who sold drugs on behalf of her incarcerated boyfriend, was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison. Aminee …
Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Stolen Firearm
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who possessed a stolen firearm in the course of a domestic disturbance incident in 2018, pleaded guilty to a …
Roanoke Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man was sentenced last week to 14 years in prison for conspiring with others to traffic dangerous drugs from sources …
One person shot and killed in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – On February 6, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person down in the 3300 block of Ferncliff …
Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Fentanyl in Roanoke Area
ROANOKE, Va. – Two more members of a drug conspiracy have been sentenced in federal court for their role in the distribution of deadly narcotics. …
Two shot, one dead in shooting in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – On December 22, 2021 at approximately 12:00 a.m., City of Roanoke E-911 Center personnel notified Roanoke Police of a disorder at a …
Pair Sentenced to More than 10 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Fentanyl in Roanoke Area
ROANOKE, Va. – A pair of Roanoke men, who conspired with others to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, at least 100 grams of …
Roanoke Woman Sentenced for Misusing Official Government Seal
ROANOKE, Va., – A Roanoke woman was sentenced this week to two years’ probation, the first 90 days of which must be spent on home …
Leader of Rollin’ 30s in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Conspiracy Charges
ROANOKE, Va. – Sean Denzel Guerrant, a Roanoke man who led the Rollin’ 30s Crips in Roanoke, pleaded guilty today to one count of racketeering …
Roanoke Man Arrested on Federal Gun Charges In Relation to 2019 Murder on Denniston Avenue
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who was charged but later acquitted in state court of a May 2019 murder that took place on Denniston …
Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Conspiracy Charges, Faces Mandatory Life Sentence
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, Demonte Rashod Mack, 32, admitted today that he was a member of the Rollin’ 30s Crips and pleaded guilty …
Roanoke Doctor Sentenced to Three Years’ Imprisonment for Over-Prescribing Opioids
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke, Virginia doctor was sentenced to 36 months in prison, a fine of $10,000, and a forfeiture money judgment of $500,000 …
Gun violence rocks Roanoke as one dead in four unrelated shooting incidents
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoake police are reporting a violent weekend in the city as one person is dead and two injured in four different shooting …
Man shot overnight in Roanoke in serious condition, police say
ROANOKE, VA – On October 10, 2021 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 4100 …