Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares visited Roanoke on Friday afternoon to hold a roundtable discussion with various law enforcement officials from across Roanoke Valley, speaking with the group on numerous topics, including crime trends and what the officers had seen while patrolling the streets.

The mother of a 16 year old killed by gun violence is calling for accountability in Operation Ceasefire.

Attorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.

Attorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Operation Ceasefire focuses on gang prevention, prosecuting repeat, violent offenders and a witness protection program.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says it’s going to take a team effort to try and address the issue of gun violence throughout the Commonwealth.

On Monday, in partnership with partner cities, local elected officials, and law enforcement, Miyares announced Operation Ceasefire.