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ROANOKE CITY POLICE


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Three Missing Roanoke girls found safe, according to RPD

Read full article: Three Missing Roanoke girls found safe, according to RPD

A CODI alert has been issued for a missing 11-year-old girl on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department Wednesday.

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Man dead after single-vehicle crash in Roanoke Wednesday, officials say

Read full article: Man dead after single-vehicle crash in Roanoke Wednesday, officials say

Roanoke City Police tell 10 News that a man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Wednesday night.

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K-9 Officer Knox Honored in Emotional Farewell Service

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The law enforcement community and citizens gathered to honor K-9 Officer Knox in a poignant farewell, highlighting themes of love, loss, and forgiveness.

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Roanoke Police locate missing 15-year-old girl

Read full article: Roanoke Police locate missing 15-year-old girl

15-year-old Zahrra Ahmed has been located, according to Roanoke City Police.

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Man removed from tree by police in Roanoke

Read full article: Man removed from tree by police in Roanoke

A man had to be removed from a tree in Roanoke, according to Roanoke City Police.

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Roanoke woman describes close call with a burglar who attempted to break into her property

Read full article: Roanoke woman describes close call with a burglar who attempted to break into her property

Doorbell cameras caught a burglar who was attempting to break into the car of Karen William's daughter yesterday morning.

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Missing 37-year-old found safe

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The VSP has issued a โ€œMissing Person with Autism Alertโ€ on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Tuesday night.

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Arrest made in Northwest Roanoke shooting that injured five Saturday.

Read full article: Arrest made in Northwest Roanoke shooting that injured five Saturday.

Two individuals are in critical condition following a shooting that injured multiple people on the 4100 block of Melrose Avenue.

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RPD identifies victim of fatal single-vehicle crash in Roanoke Jan. 18

Read full article: RPD identifies victim of fatal single-vehicle crash in Roanoke Jan. 18

A woman died after a single-vehicle crash on Dale Ave. SE in Roanoke on Saturday morning.

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WATCH: Roanoke City Police Chief takes questions from the community

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke City Police Chief takes questions from the community

Roanoke City Police Chief Scott Booth took questions from the community Monday afternoon.

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WATCH: RPD Chiefs conduct community walk

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Roanoke City Police Chiefs conducted another community walk today around the neighborhoods in Northwest.

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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 School

Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

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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 School

Roanoke City Police and school administrators are investigating a rumor of a threat circulating but have found no evidence that a threat has been made.

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WATCH: Roanoke City Police Host Community Walk

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke City Police Host Community Walk

Roanoke City Police took to the streets to meet with the Hispanic Community this afternoon.

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No charges filed after Valley View mall incident

Read full article: No charges filed after Valley View mall incident

Valley View Mall experienced panic due to a loud noise mistaken for gunshots, but police later determined it was caused by a metal sign falling.

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Cruisers plan to show up to Williamson Road, despite annual cruise-in cancellation

Read full article: Cruisers plan to show up to Williamson Road, despite annual cruise-in cancellation

Car enthusiasts are trying to keep a tradition alive this Friday.

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Former police officerโ€™s analysis sheds light on Roanoke officer-involved shooting

Read full article: Former police officerโ€™s analysis sheds light on Roanoke officer-involved shooting

A former officer and criminologist offers insights on Saturday's officer-involved shooting in Roanoke.

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Police investigating after man shot in Salem

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The Salem Police Department is investigating after a man was shot in Salem Tuesday night.

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RESET team hopes to bring healing after officer-involved shooting

Read full article: RESET team hopes to bring healing after officer-involved shooting

The RESET team, alongside Roanoke City Police, spoke with neighbors to address feelings after a recent officer-involved shooting.

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Roanoke community shocked after boy hit by car

Read full article: Roanoke community shocked after boy hit by car

A boy is expected to recover after he was hit by a car in Roanoke on Wednesday.

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48 arrested, $5 million in drugs off the streets from local task force

Read full article: 48 arrested, $5 million in drugs off the streets from local task force

The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force started about two years ago.

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Reward grows for answers in heartbreaking Roanoke animal cruelty case

Read full article: Reward grows for answers in heartbreaking Roanoke animal cruelty case

The reward for answers in a heartbreaking animal cruelty case has grown.

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Roanoke City Police prepare for St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival

Read full article: Roanoke City Police prepare for St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival

As 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.

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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 threats

Roanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.

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Annual Williamson Road โ€˜cruise-inโ€™ not returning this summer due to crime concerns

Read full article: Annual Williamson Road โ€˜cruise-inโ€™ not returning this summer due to crime concerns

Organizers have announced that the annual Williamson Road โ€˜cruise-inโ€™ wonโ€™t be kicking off Star City Motor Madness this summer due to crime concerns.

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Roanoke Police Department, sheriffโ€™s office team up to prevent crimes against the elderly

Read full article: Roanoke Police Department, sheriffโ€™s office team up to prevent crimes against the elderly

Roanoke City Police and the sheriffโ€™s office are teaming up to prevent vulnerable populations from becoming the victims.

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Roanoke City Police Chief participates in his first Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting

Read full article: Roanoke City Police Chief participates in his first Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting

A new face joined the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission for their November meeting.

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Scott Booth sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief

Read full article: Scott Booth sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief

Chief Scott Booth was sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief Tuesday.

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Police investigating shooting in Northwest Roanoke

Read full article: Police investigating shooting in Northwest Roanoke

Roanoke City Police responded to a report of shots fired on 10th Street Northwest and Rugby Avenue around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.

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Roanoke church reacts to shooting death of memberโ€™s son

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Central Baptist is a member of Victory in the Valley, and now they say they're comforting one of their own.

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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 child

Police are still investigating a reported indecent exposure incident that happened at a bus stop Monday morning.

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No citations issued for Roanoke summer youth curfew

Read full article: No citations issued for Roanoke summer youth curfew

Zero. Thatโ€™s the number of citations interim Chief Jerry Stokes says Roanoke City Police issued for the expanded youth curfew.

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Roanoke City Police hosting more community forums

Read full article: Roanoke City Police hosting more community forums

Roanoke Police and city staff hosted a community forum for community members to express their concerns about happenings in the city. They plan to host more.

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Family heartbroken after two people found dead in SW Roanoke

Read full article: Family heartbroken after two people found dead in SW Roanoke

Questions still remain after two people were found dead inside a Brandon Avenue SW apartment on Monday evening.

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WATCH | Roanoke police, kids participate in Badge Buddies program

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Connecting kids and cops โ€“ thatโ€™s the goal of the Badge Buddies program in Roanoke.

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Violent night in Roanoke before gun buyback event

Read full article: Violent night in Roanoke before gun buyback event

Two separate shootings left one man dead and two others injured less than 12 hours before Roanoke's gun buyback event.

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Man in custody after Roanoke shots fired call

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The Roanoke Police Department is currently responding to a shots fired call on Melrose Avenue.

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Groceries Not Guns buyback event to be held for third year

Read full article: Groceries Not Guns buyback event to be held for third year

Getting guns off the street is the mission of an event exchanging guns for grocery gift cards happening in June.

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26-year-old Roanoke man charged after deadly downtown shooting

Read full article: 26-year-old Roanoke man charged after deadly downtown shooting

One person died and two others were hospitalized following a shooting on Campbell Avenue SE in Roanoke early Sunday, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

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Person arrested after standoff in SW Roanoke, police say

Read full article: Person arrested after standoff in SW Roanoke, police say

According to Roanoke Police PIO Caitlyn Cline, the suspect has been taken into custody.

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Roanoke community reacts shooting that left 7-year-old twins, woman injured

Read full article: Roanoke community reacts shooting that left 7-year-old twins, woman injured

The Roanoke community is reacting to the shooting that left 7-year-old twins and a woman injured Monday.

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Virginia State Police investigating officer involved shooting near Mountain View Terrace

Read full article: Virginia State Police investigating officer involved shooting near Mountain View Terrace

Police respond to shots fired scene on the 2300 Block of Mount View Terrace

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Roanoke Police investigating fatal shooting in Northwest

Read full article: Roanoke Police investigating fatal shooting in Northwest

UPDATE: 10:15 a.m.

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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 Roanoke

The Roanoke City Police Department released a statement Friday giving more details about Thursday nightโ€™s shooting on Melrose Ave in Roanoke.

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Seven lucky ducklings safe after rescue from Roanoke City storm drain

Read full article: Seven lucky ducklings safe after rescue from Roanoke City storm drain

After being trapped in a storm drain since Saturday, seven ducklings are now safe thanks to quick work from a Roanoke City Animal Control Officer.

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Man Hospitalized After Roanoke City Shooting

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Man is in the hospital after a shooting in Roanoke City

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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 ago

Roanoke City Police is asking the community for answers to help it find a young child who went missing three years ago today.

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Man hospitalized with critical injuries after shooting at Good Times Tavern in Roanoke

Read full article: Man hospitalized with critical injuries after shooting at Good Times Tavern in Roanoke

Roanoke City are investigating a shooting that left one person injured at Good Times Tavern.

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Police investigating shots fired in Downtown Roanoke Saturday Morning

Read full article: Police investigating shots fired in Downtown Roanoke Saturday Morning

People report hearing half a dozen shots in Downtown Roanoke on Friday night

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โ€˜This problem calls for everyone coming togetherโ€™: Roanoke police chief weighs in on recent gun violence

Read full article: โ€˜This problem calls for everyone coming togetherโ€™: Roanoke police chief weighs in on recent gun violence

After two shootings in less than 24 hours, Roanoke Cityโ€™s police Chief wants the community to know the city is working to address it.

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Roanoke Police operating with more than 50 vacancies in staffing

Read full article: Roanoke Police operating with more than 50 vacancies in staffing

Roanoke City Police are facing two challenges: curbing the recent crime and finding officers to respond to it and investigate it.

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Roanoke City Police deliver donations to new educational support center

Read full article: Roanoke City Police deliver donations to new educational support center

ROANOKE, Va.. โ€“ 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. โ€œI think itโ€™s important that we come together as a community and be blessed together,โ€ said Officer Briana Dickerson, with the Roanoke City Police Department. All the donations were provided by individuals and businesses in the community.

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โ€˜I want to catch bad guysโ€™: 6-year-old boy gets surprise visit from Roanoke Police

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ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ 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, K9โ€ฒs and more. โ€œI want to catch bad guys,โ€ said Cohen. โ€œSeeing their eyes all lit up, their faces bright, it just warmed by heart a little bit,โ€ said Williams.

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After a deadly week, Roanoke police have warnings for drivers, pedestrians

Read full article: After a deadly week, Roanoke police have warnings for drivers, pedestrians

Since 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.

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Two people found shot in a car at Roanoke Sheetz

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ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ 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.

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Police identify two bodies found in Roanoke home

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ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ 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 โ€” April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem โ€” 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.

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Roanoke police cruiser involved in crash while responding to officer-involved shooting

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ROANOKE, 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.

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