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• Roanoke Police Data Shows Significant Overall Crime Reduction Despite Persistent Wave Of Local Gun Violence

  Published: Mar 29, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  Police Chief Scott Booth and Mayor Joe Cobb report that general criminal activity in Roanoke is declining this year notwithstanding several recent high profile fatalities. Law enfo...

• Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Man Succumbs To Gunshot Wounds In Southwest Roanoke Shooting

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night on Norfolk Avenue SW. A male victim discovered with critical injuries was transporte...