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No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High School
Read full article: No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High SchoolRoanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.
No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High School
Read full article: No evidence found for rumored threat at Patrick Henry High SchoolRoanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.
Roanoke City Police prepare for St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
Read full article: Roanoke City Police prepare for St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock FestivalAs the clock strikes green, Roanoke City Police are preparing to stand by to keep the luck of the Irish flowing safely through the star city.
Roanoke City Public Schools closed Thursday as police investigate social media threats
Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools closed Thursday as police investigate social media threatsRoanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.
Annual Williamson Road ‘cruise-in’ not returning this summer due to crime concerns
Read full article: Annual Williamson Road ‘cruise-in’ not returning this summer due to crime concernsOrganizers have announced that the annual Williamson Road ‘cruise-in’ won’t be kicking off Star City Motor Madness this summer due to crime concerns.
Roanoke Police Department, sheriff’s office team up to prevent crimes against the elderly
Read full article: Roanoke Police Department, sheriff’s office team up to prevent crimes against the elderlyRoanoke City Police and the sheriff’s office are teaming up to prevent vulnerable populations from becoming the victims.
Roanoke Police continue to investigate reported incident of indecent exposure to a child
Read full article: Roanoke Police continue to investigate reported incident of indecent exposure to a childPolice are still investigating a reported indecent exposure incident that happened at a bus stop Monday morning.
26-year-old Roanoke man charged after deadly downtown shooting
Read full article: 26-year-old Roanoke man charged after deadly downtown shootingOne person died and two others were hospitalized following a shooting on Campbell Avenue SE in Roanoke early Sunday, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
One in custody after Thursday night shooting outside of Embassy Inn in Roanoke
Read full article: One in custody after Thursday night shooting outside of Embassy Inn in RoanokeThe Roanoke City Police Department released a statement Friday giving more details about Thursday night’s shooting on Melrose Ave in Roanoke.
Seven lucky ducklings safe after rescue from Roanoke City storm drain
Read full article: Seven lucky ducklings safe after rescue from Roanoke City storm drainAfter being trapped in a storm drain since Saturday, seven ducklings are now safe thanks to quick work from a Roanoke City Animal Control Officer.
Roanoke Police asking public for help in finding Roanoke baby last seen 3 years ago
Read full article: Roanoke Police asking public for help in finding Roanoke baby last seen 3 years agoRoanoke City Police is asking the community for answers to help it find a young child who went missing three years ago today.
‘This problem calls for everyone coming together’: Roanoke police chief weighs in on recent gun violence
Read full article: ‘This problem calls for everyone coming together’: Roanoke police chief weighs in on recent gun violenceAfter two shootings in less than 24 hours, Roanoke City’s police Chief wants the community to know the city is working to address it.
Roanoke City Police deliver donations to new educational support center
Read full article: Roanoke City Police deliver donations to new educational support centerROANOKE, Va.. – Roanoke City Police officers dropped off donations at a new educational support center for students. Thursday, officers dropped off donations for Youth Enrichment Services of Southwest Virginia, which started during the coronavirus pandemic to help local parents get back to work. Officers dropped off boxes of donations filled with toys, toilet paper, snacks, water, cleaning supplies and a big TV. “I think it’s important that we come together as a community and be blessed together,” said Officer Briana Dickerson, with the Roanoke City Police Department. All the donations were provided by individuals and businesses in the community.
‘I want to catch bad guys’: 6-year-old boy gets surprise visit from Roanoke Police
Read full article: ‘I want to catch bad guys’: 6-year-old boy gets surprise visit from Roanoke PoliceROANOKE, Va. – Thursday morning, 6-year-old Cohen Price got a surprise visit from his heroes: Roanoke City Police officers. Three officers spent time with Cohen and his classmates at First Baptist Child Development Center. They got badge stickers and asked officers about their police cars, uniforms, badges, K9′s and more. “I want to catch bad guys,” said Cohen. “Seeing their eyes all lit up, their faces bright, it just warmed by heart a little bit,” said Williams.
After a deadly week, Roanoke police have warnings for drivers, pedestrians
Read full article: After a deadly week, Roanoke police have warnings for drivers, pedestriansSince Thursday, four crashes killed three pedestrians and a man driving a motorcycle. The second crash was on Williamson Road in front of Northwest ACE Hardware just after 9 p.m. on Friday. A man driving a motorcycle died around 12:30 a.m. on Monday after police said he lost control of the bike. Roanoke City Police Sergeant Trista Noel said drivers and pedestrians need to take responsibility for their own safety. Roanoke Police have warnings and advice for pedestrians and drivers after four people died in separate crashes in a week.
Two people found shot in a car at Roanoke Sheetz
Read full article: Two people found shot in a car at Roanoke SheetzROANOKE, Va. – 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 night. Police say the call came in just after 11 p.m.Police say the shooting did not happen at the Sheetz, but the car was driven there after. The two victims were taken to the hospital for their injuries. No word on the status of their injuries at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to call Roanoke police.
Police identify two bodies found in Roanoke home
Read full article: Police identify two bodies found in Roanoke homeROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE 3/5/20Search warrants reveal that an alleged abduction in Vinton led law enforcement to a scene in Roanoke where they found two people dead. The documents say 42-year-old April Barnicoat and 44-year-old Eric Surface were found in different rooms of a house on Queen Anne Drive. Several neighbors said the victims — April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem — lived at the residence on the 1600 block of Queen Anne Drive SE where police found their bodies. April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem, were found at about 4:30 p.m. Just after 4:30 p.m., Roanoke Police responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Queen Anne Drive SE for a well-being check.
Roanoke police cruiser involved in crash while responding to officer-involved shooting
Read full article: Roanoke police cruiser involved in crash while responding to officer-involved shootingROANOKE, Va. - LATESTThe police car involved in the crash was towed off the scene and the intersection is back open. UPDATEA Roanoke City officer was involved in a car accident while responding to a police-involved shooting in northwest Roanoke. ORIGINAL STORYA Roanoke City police officer has been involved in an accident. 10 News crews on the scene say that four vehicles, including the patrol car were involved. Weve contacted Roanoke City police for more information about the accident and injuries.