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Testimony continues in Rockbridge County gas station explosion
Read full article: Testimony continues in Rockbridge County gas station explosionOn day one of the trial into the deadly Rockbridge County gas station explosion, the Commonwealth Attorney stated the defendant overfilled gasoline tanks by more than 800 gallons – an action alleged to have played a role in the 2019 explosion.
Roanoke’s Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates share how they plan to combat gun violence
Read full article: Roanoke’s Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates share how they plan to combat gun violenceViolent crimes are on the rise in the City of Roanoke, including shootings, causing injuries and some even deadly, like Wednesday morning’s homicide.
Pre-trial dates set for Narrows officer charged with involuntary manslaughter
Read full article: Pre-trial dates set for Narrows officer charged with involuntary manslaughterA Giles County judge has set pre-trial dates for the Narrows police officer indicted on several charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in connection to a deadly motorcycle crash that happened last summer.
Roanoke man arrested for second-degree murder in connection to November shooting
Read full article: Roanoke man arrested for second-degree murder in connection to November shootingROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE - Feb. 3, 2021Roanoke Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection to a November 2020 shooting. UPDATE - Nov. 25, 2020Roanoke police have released the name of the man shot and killed in Northwest Roanoke on Monday night. AdORIGINAL STORYA man is dead after police say he was shot in northwest Roanoke on Monday night. According to the Roanoke City Police Department, officers responded to a report of someone with a gunshot wound around 10:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of Centre Avenue NW. Officers say they did first aid until Roanoke Fire-EMS arrived at the scene.