Roanoke city police news One man was killed and two others were injured early Thursday in Roanoke’s 27th confirmed homicide this year, city police reported. Newport News Police Norfolk Police Norton Police Occoquan Police Onancock Police By Isabella Ledonne ROANOKE, Va. RPD said reports of a shooting were reported Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth was sworn into office Tuesday, vowing to reduce crime in a city that this year has seen the most homicides in decades. At Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting, the Blue Ridge COC will present these and other figures to the council to better illustrate what homelessness in Roanoke looks like. Roanoke’s James Breckinridge Middle School was closed Tuesday as city police investigated a threat that was made on social media, the school division reported. 6, 2025; Owner of former Norfolk Southern building in Roanoke sues The Roanoke City Police Department has ramped up its presence in the downtown area with the launch of the “Downtown Safety and Visibility Enhancement Plan,” a new initiative aimed at Two people were shot Thursday afternoon in northwest Roanoke, bringing the annual number of city shootings with nonfatal injuries to at least 15. 22, they did so to protect the public from threats posted on social media, said Capt. (WDBJ) - In Roanoke, the city’s police department says crimes against Latinos are under reported. – Roanoke City Police took to the streets to meet with the Hispanic Community this afternoon. Roanoke police Chief Scott Booth said data shows the city is seeing success with reducing gun violence. He then called back a few minutes later and also threatened to kill our E-911 center dispatchers,” Police Chief At about 8:20 p. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure that it is properly routed. Some simply donated their weapons, but many others took advantage of Saturday's Groceries Not Guns trade-in program, receiving gift cards in exchange for the firearms they turned in. Get the facts about police violence and accountability in Roanoke, VA. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are investigating threats against Roanoke City schools. Wednesday, the department said there would be an increased police presence at several city schools on Thursday. STEPHANIE KLEIN Prohibiting firearms on city property is unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed against the city of Roanoke in January claims. “The witnesses have not City police, in collaboration with the U. Chief Scott Booth comes from Danville with a proven track record of addressing violent crimes. , city officers responded to the A search will begin for a new law enforcement leader as Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman is being hired as an assistant city manager along with lifetime city employee Angela O’Brien. Terry F. Use this website for informational purposes only. You can call 540-344-8500 or send a text beginning with “RoanokePD” to 274637. At approximately 8:21 a. WFXR News will update you with more information when it becomes available. The Commonwealth’s Attorney said the ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Both the government and the police department in the Star City are facing a pair of lawsuits surrounding accusations of sexual discrimination and Virginia State Police will be conducting an investigation after a domestic disturbance involving an armed man resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Roanoke overnight. (WFXR) — As scams continue to impact many across the Commonwealth, the city and police department are warning residents to stay aware as two scams circle Roanoke. according to a city police department news release. When city police arrested Stephen Karl Johnson on Feb. Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth says the Virginia State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Salem is handling the investigation and will release their findings to the City of Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney’s Office when they have finished. The incident, Roanoke's 40th non-lethal shooting reported in 2023, remains under UPDATE: Jonneisha has been located safely. " Roanoke has seen one gun-related homicide so far this year. Marshal’s and Roanoke City’s Police Department worked in joint efforts at 13th Street and Melrose Ave in RoanokePolice were serving a warrant to the residency when the suspect barricaded in the attic. – Roanoke has a new police chief. People Arrested. Select breaking news story 1 of 2. “I look forward to working with city staff and city council to implement its vision for the city of Roanoke,” Turner said in the release. This beautiful city is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and serves as Roanoke police said during a press conference Monday afternoon that four males between the ages of 15 and 19 were either injured or killed in a series of three shootings On Dec. Waldron and 26-year-old Jamar B. The ACLU claims city police have refused to certify a visa for an immigrant who in 2012 helped city police investigate a man for reports that he physically abused her. Members of the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task force seized more than two pounds of fentanyl from this home in the 1100 block of 22nd Street Northwest in Roanoke in February. The operation — which took place on Dec. Lawsuits. “He made a 911 call and threatened to kill all Roanoke City Police officers. He is being held at the city jail without bond. , we’re told Roanoke City Police responded to a homicide in the 1600 block of Lawrence Avenue SE. A city police officer is no longer on the force after an investigation into a report of use of excessive force "determined the officer’s actions to be outside of departmental policy. The city department continues to deal with a higher percentage of job Roanoke’s gun-related homicide count in 2024 was about half what it was in 2023. The incident occurred around 12:30 p. Marshal’s Service, arrested 23-year-old Kyriq Rasheed Seabrooks Monday in connection with the June 13 homicide, according to a police department news Police seized 626 grams of heroin and fentanyl, 75 grams of cocaine, eight firearms and U. Yerkey, 42, was arrested Aug. About 10:50 p. Susanna Camp and Lt. notified authorities of a person with a gunshot wound in the 4500 block of Melrose Avenue. Patrick Henry High School Principal Joe Booan said Wednesday's rumor "resulted in parents coming to PH en masse and checking out their students. At about 8:05 p. Roanoke police reported the city’s 31st non-fatal shooting of the year Tuesday. Roman, who assumes his new duties in July, will leave the department about three years after city leadership convinced him to return from Lexington — where he served briefly 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Roanoke police reported the city's 19th fatal shooting and 23rd homicide of 2023 Saturday afternoon. Roanoke police investigating potential hate crime at Sam's Club CASEY: Living organ donor wishes she could do it again Roscoe said Monday that he wishes the situation didn’t happen the way it did. Gray, 23, of Roanoke, is charged with second-degree murder The Radford City Police Department is currently undergoing the process to become nationally accredited with CALEA. The Roanoke Police Department compared shooting data from both 2023 and 2024 and found that this year the city has seen "a 53% reduction in non-fatal shootings," according to the latest gun The Roanoke Police Department added nine officers to its ranks last week as recruits graduated from the city’s academy. A man surrendered after a shot was fired at a residence on Roanoke’s Avenel Avenue Southwest on Tuesday morning, according to police. 3 and 4 and targeted fugitives within the city. According to RPD, detectives began investigating these threats and the circumstances behind them Just after midnight, city police responded to reports of an assault in the 1400 block of Wise Avenue, according to a police department news release Tuesday. Underwood shares crime prevention tips during a symposium at Berglund Center Wednesday evening. During that phone call, he advised his daughter that police had Eboni Ann Porter, 34, is charged with shooting her ex-girlfriend outside a northwest Roanoke store. Tuesday to Interim Roanoke City Chief of Police Jerry Stokes speaks during a press conference Monday Roanoke shootings decline as police reveal latest details Roanoke has seen one gun-related homicide so far this year. Roanoke police said in a news release Wednesday that police were called at about 10:25 p. Roanoke Police responded to reports of a fatal pedestrian crash at 6:10 p. The last homicide reported in the city was nearly 40 days ago Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman addresses the media at a news conference May 31 concerning the protests. Roanoke City Police Dept Demographics. Police were called to the scene on the 2000 block of Dale Avenue Southeast around 6:40 It keeps me informed about local school events and city news in a concise way. At this time in 2022, the police department had reported 15. City of Roanoke Noel C. Tags: Roanoke City Police, Roanoke, Scott Booth, Safety ROANOKE, Va. Salem citizen files another lawsuit against HopeTree, city council; Weather delays, closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: 540-853-2000 Contact Us Form Crime Prevention Specialist at Roanoke City Police Department · Experience: Denise Eck, News Director at NBC 4, is less concerned about the concept of media training, Read the most recent breaking regional crime and court headlines for Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Roanoke County Courthouse of Virginia. 3 and 4 — targeted fugitives in the northwest of the Star City and resulted in 79 arrests and eight emergency protective orders, the Roanoke Police The threats were sent Aug. A woman lost her life early Saturday in a tragic single-vehicle accident in southeast Roanoke. In fact, fatal shootings are back down to pre-pandemic numbers. Roanoke’s new city manager, Valmarie Turner (right), greets people after the announcement of her hire on Monday morning in city hall. The Roanoke City Police Department is Officers responded to reports of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1400 block of Grandin Road Southwest at about 4:15 a. Monday, a city police officer was working at the northwest intersection of 30th Street and Salem Turnpike when they heard several gunshots, according to a news release Tuesday. STEPHANIE KLEIN A man was killed in northwest Roanoke Thursday evening, police report, which is the city’s third homicide since Jan. Isbell, 33, of Roanoke. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke has released the findings and recommendations from an outside assessment on the police department. A woman died Saturday as the result of a single-vehicle crash in northwest Roanoke, city police report. No injuries were reported. – According to Roanoke City Police, two people were found with gunshot wounds in a car parked at the Sheetz gas station off of Williamson Road and Orange Ave in Roanoke Wednesday Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald Caldwell has concluded that the use of deadly force in Sunday’s officer-involved shooting was justified. Topics. 20, members of the police department’s Violence Suppression Unit, the Star City Task Force and the Roanoke County SWAT Team located and arrested Welton and Felts in Roanoke County Roanoke police said they are investigating a death that occurred Monday afternoon near the city's parking garage on Church Avenue as a possible suicide. 47%. on Colonial Avenue Southwest at Ogden Road. At about 3:35 p. Virginia State Police said Thursday evening that the city sheriff's office had asked them to conduct the investigation of the incident, which the sheriff's office said was isolated. Some in the chain of command have worked to undermine leadership, according to a new outside study released a little more City police said he was taken into custody without incident. A city police officer is no longer on the force after an investigation into a report of use of excessive force "determined the officer’s actio Obscene gesture at state trooper met with BREAKING: Roanoke City Police are investigating a shooting along Delta Drive NW: bit. (WFXR) – Roanoke Police are currently investigating a shooting in southeast Roanoke that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries on November 4. Authorities have identified him as 41-year-old Travis Tauren Martin, of Roanoke. That’s where Roanoke City Police say they found a man who had been stabbed Roanoke police said the operation occurred Dec. Get Roanoke, Va. “Deputy Chief Crawley grew An initial city police news release reported Aldridge had been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Travis D. Roanoke police have charged a woman with second-degree murder Elexus Allen is being held without bond at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center on the charge, according to a police news A pedestrian who was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Hershberger Road Northwest in Roanoke Tuesday has died, city police reported. Proudly serving the City of Roanoke, VA. , officers responded to the report of shots fired in the 3600 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. Just stay inside your homes and if officers come and tell you to do something, please do it,” Roanoke City Police Department PIO Caitlyn Cline told 10 News earlier in the evening. Deputy Chief joins the Roanoke Police Department after a nearly 25-year tenure with the Salem Police Department, from which he retired at the rank of Chief. VSP says the car hit multiple police vehicles while trying to get away. Roanoke police have identified the suspect taken into custody Thursday after a man was fatally shot on Melrose Avenue Northwest. Michelle Vandergrift was promoted after 16 years in the force, making her the highest-ranking woman in the police department. The Roanoke Rambler, an online news outlet, City business owners listen as Roanoke Police Officer J. This is a voluntary process that our department has entered into with CALEA. He is flanked by Mayor Sherman Lea (left) and City Manager Bob Cowell. 6%. Roanoke sheriff, police departments The city has struggled with rising homelessness and high levels of violent crime, though that has improved since the arrival just over a year ago of a new police chief, Scott Booth. Police identified the Virginia State Police has identified the suspect in Saturday’s officer-involved shooting in Roanoke. Non-violent crimes decreased by 2. and charged with abduction, strangulation and simple assault in connection with the incident, according to a police department news ROANOKE, Va. , according to a news release. m. The City of Roanoke says someone has been calling people in the Roanoke area and advising them they owe taxes. Roanoke City Police Department. The incident brings Roanoke’s annual homicide count to 28. On Sept. Adam Puckett, a detective. currency from two northwest Roanoke residences last week. Roanoke City Police Chief Scott Booth took questions from the community Monday afternoon. Former Police Chief Sam Roman told city council in June that from 2021 to 2022 there was an 85% increase in guns stolen in or from the city’s southwest zone. 49%. City police are investigating what they call the suspicious death of a woman found Saturday in a Roanoke home. Roanoke police said in a news release Friday that 29-year-old Darius M. “We’ve done everything to get this case tried,” Dietz said. On July 15, 342 people were experiencing homelessness, according to the Blue Ridge COC. 27 after he bit a Roanoke police officer and stole a patrol car, which he crashed in Botetourt County. But as of last month, the department still had 42 vacancies. Johnson made a phone call from the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center on July 7, according to evidence presented Tuesday. ROANOKE, Va. Police say additional resources arrived and the man, identified as Stefanik, surrendered. Roanoke City Public Schools says the incident had no relation to the school. “Appropriate legal and personnel measures have been taken,” Roanoke City Public Schools confirmed in an email. , the city’s 911 call center relayed information to officers about the disorder in the 600 block of Moorman Avenue Northwest, according to a police department news release. Breaking News Subscribe. Marshal’s Service and Roanoke police have followed leads in both New York City and Florida. The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) is a dedicated law enforcement agency located in Roanoke, Virginia. The City of Chief Jeff Dodson said that city police are focused on new accomplishments and are looking forward, not back at the misdeeds of a few. At 11:30 a. Someone placed a call to the city’s 911 center and said, “Yeah, I’m coming to kill every police officer, Judge Clemens, and everybody down there in Roanoke City. The teen was arrested Friday morning without incident and charged The Roanoke City Police Association, a group that represents the 240 or so sworn Roanoke officers, Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The second of two suspects involved in Monday’s shooting that injured a man in southeast Roanoke has been arrested, city police said Thursday. – Virginia State Police say a driver is in custody after a police chase on Colonial Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Marshals Office worked together to arrest the suspect safely. Miller, 44, of Roanoke with felony eluding and failure to stop at a stop sign. Matthew T. Teen killed in Roanoke's second unjustified fatal shooting of 2024 Gary Wesley Winters, of Roanoke, was arrested around 11 a. The details Williams has served as assistant chief of police in Between Jan. , headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local City police are asking anyone who knows something about the Mountain View Terrace incident to contact them. The city recently tweaked its ordinance, but says the changes have nothing ROANOKE, Va. This investigation remains active and ongoing, On Friday, at approximately 10 p. Later that afternoon, Campbell turned himself in at the Roanoke Police Department. Burglars entering southwest Roanoke Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman addresses the media at a news conference May 31 concerning the protests. Dozens of officers door-knocked in Northeast Roanoke. " Two homicides reported Sunday were the 25th and 26th reported so far this year. “Anytime that there’s a loss of life in our community, or someone is struck by a bullet in our community, is one too many,” said Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth. “It’s about executing on those approaches and what Danville An investigation regarding campaign filing paperwork for Jamaal Jackson, former candidate for Roanoke City Council, has gone from the city commonwealth's attorney's office to police for review Roanoke City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for new Chief of Police Jeff Williams during its Dec. One man died after he was shot and his vehicle ran into a "detatched storage building in the Last week, Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell told 10 News that it’s a no-brainer that Booth is the perfect fit for the role. Jeffrey Newman are suing Roanoke City and the Roanoke Police Department, saying they were put into unsafe conditions [] ROANOKE, Va. Roanoke PD and the U. Francois have been arrested and Roanoke City Adult Detention Center Facebook; Roanoke has appointed Police Chief Sam Roman to assistant city manager, making the announcement a month after the police department quietly named its second-in-command. 10 meeting at City Hall. Show Breaking News Bar. , officers responded to the crash on Orange Avenue Northwest between Daily Roanoke is a daily 5-minute newsletter highlighting local news in Roanoke. Previous:The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. , police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian near the northeast intersection of Plantation Road and Fleming Avenue, according to a news release. He claimed “he shot the victim in self-defense and requested for an attorney,” the criminal complaint reads. – The U. According to RPD, reports of a UPDATE 2/23/24 5:14 P. At 12:26 p. – Roanoke Police have released the identities of the shooting suspects arrested in connection to the incident that occurred early morning on Thursday, Feb 22. Both calls UPDATE 10/24 2:24 P. Mark L. 1 and May 19, 2023, Roanoke saw 28 incidents in which at least one person was struck by a bullet, according to the city police department’s latest gun violence statistics report. According to court documents, Lt. Booth, the former chief in Danville, takes over from Sam Roman, Roanoke police officers fatally shot an ax-wielding man Saturday following what police described as multiple incidents of violent threats by him that stretched back over the preceding six hours. M. (WSET) — Police said they have arrested a 15-year-old in connection to threats made against schools in Roanoke. , local TV news, Lynchburg, Va. Radford officials: Charges against police officers Roanoke police have identified the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man who had cut a woman with a knife early Thursday. She is only the second woman ever to hold the lieutenant title. HEATHER ROUSSEAU,The Roanoke Times Roanoke police have charged a man with drawing offensive symbols on a woman’s vehicle at Sam’s Club last week. The caller is advising the victim to pay thousands of dollars At about 7:45 a. 3 officer-involved shooting. In the same time frame in 2023, city police reported four. Officers located a man with stab wounds Roanoke police reported the city’s second fatal shooting in a week Thursday. Recently, Roanoke Police tracked crimes targeting Latinos, including robberies According to a police news release, an E-911 call around 10:30 p. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue Roanoke, VA The city's mission to distribute gun locks hit the ground running about two years ago, when 8,000 were purchased and given to Roanoke City Public Schools families. The Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) gave RPD 145 recommendations to best optimize law enforcement resources. Joining the nationwide outcry for justice of ROANOKE, Va. Roanoke's next police chief to start in spring, city says Roanoke Police Department - VA, Roanoke, Virginia. at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Peck Street NW Roanoke City Public Schools has received initial findings on options for expanding capacity at its Stay updated with the latest Roanoke, VA local news, politics, sports, lifestyle, education, real Roanoke Police charged Stephen L. 4 to three email addresses associated with the police department and the City Police Academy, according to a search warrant affidavit. Police mourn Roanoke K-9 who died at age 2 The German shepherd had a twisted bowel, a common problem in the breed, a spokesman said. 1. Upon arrival, officers located a man with a gunshot wound. ROANOKE, VA. City police reported that Martin made threats to kill officers If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact the Roanoke Police at 540-853-8500. Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth listens as Roanoke City Police Association President Joel Camp speaks to reporters during a press conference Wednesday about the Dec. 31, the city announced Thursday Virginia State Police identified the victim of the officer-involved shooting Monday as 41-year-old Travis Tauren Martin, of Roanoke. Roanoke City Public Schools went from seven school resource officers in the 2021-22 academic year to 26 now, plus additional 20 school security officers. It is the seventh gunfire incident to injure but not kill at least one juvenile since Jan. CL20001564-00 - Henderson, Jeremiah v. Crime reduction is the promise from new Roanoke Chief of Police Scott Booth, he said after his swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. , police began a pursuit of a Nissan Altima near Ogden Road. The chase ended on a roundabout next to Virginia Western Community College. Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman addresses the media at a news conference May 31 concerning the protests. In 2024, city police reported nine fatal See detailed information about Roanoke City Police. Roanoke Police Department sergeants said during a violence intervention training session last week that so far this year about half of the city’s gunfire incidents – with and without injuries The candidates, one a Republican and the other a Democrat, said they are wondering who committed the crimes and why, as police investigate. Some Roanokers, too, are asking city and school officials to end the agreement between Roanoke City Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies, saying it does more harm than good. – The Roanoke Police Department has responded to the 100 block of Clover Street Northeast for a barricade situation. At about 8:20 p. S. 22, Roanoke police responded to reports of the shooting in the 400 block of Hanover Avenue Northwest, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney John McNeil said during Tuesday The leadership of Roanoke's police department is divided and contentious. The way Roanoke police handled one complaint of rough handling during a traffic stop for an expired registration sticker left a Black community activist feeling as if there was "no accountability Roanoke City Police officers patrol during The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas events near Center in the Square Friday. This page is not monitored 24/7. – UPDATE Roanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate multiple threats against several schools, according to school officials. 8%, and overall, The initial investigation determined the gunshot wound did not occur in the area of Harvest Lane, police said. Mcclain, Austin K CL21002009-00 - Wilson, Barron v. Feb. A $14,000 check from Roanoke City Public Schools was reported to be fraudulently cashed in October, according to court records, and now police are investigating. 44,372 likes · 1,499 talking about this · 380 were here. Police make 79 arrests in northwest Roanoke over 2 days Skip to main content Skip to main content Roanoke’s next police chief won’t take the helm until April or May, the city said this week in an outline of its recruitment process. 9, a resident told police that a man entered her bedroom and said, "Give me your money and I won't hurt you," according to court documents. Six fatal homicides have occurred in Roanoke so far this calendar year, Roanoke has appointed Police Chief Sam Roman to assistant city manager, making the announcement a month after the police department quietly named its second-in-command. Roanoke City Police are facing two challenges: curbing the recent crime and finding officers to respond to it and investigate it. Scott Booth will be Roanoke's next police chief, effective Oct. That includes developing new incentives to increase recruitment During his annual report to city council, Roman said between 2020 and 2021, the number of recorded violent crime offenses rose by 7. Shannon Everett Cox, 21, of Salem, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one Roanoke Police told 10 News that one of the two suspects received treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. In an initial statement from Roanoke police, released just before 11 p. . , officers were summoned by a report of a shooting to the area of 11th Street Southeast and Highland Avenue Southeast, according to a police department news release. 77%. Select breaking news story 2 of 2. — As scams continue to impact many across the Commonwealth, the city and police department are warning residents to stay aware as two scams circle Roanoke. ly/3lFaHZT The Roanoke Police Department is hiring dedicated and professional individuals who wish to serve and make a difference in the City of Roanoke. – Lt. 87%. From Roanoke City Police Department: Chief Booth is pleased to announce the hiring of the Roanoke Police Department’s newest Deputy Chief, Michael “Mike” Crawley. The U. Aldridge, 33, of Roanoke, was recently indicted by a city grand jury on a charge of second-degree murder, according to a city police news release. 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