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ROANOKE CITY SHERIFF'S OFFICE


Roanoke NAACP Youth Council speaks out following release of Tyre Nichols videos

Several members are wanting more attention to be drawn towards the system of law enforcement.

Roanoke City Jail incident being investigated by Virginia State Police

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office said they have asked state police to investigate a deputy’s alleged misconduct.

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosts first-ever holiday toy drive

The Roanoke Sheriff's Office Make-A-Wish Holiday Drive is hoping to get more donations to be able to help even more families in need.

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office looking for volunteers ahead of Thanksgiving Giveback event

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help pack bags of food on Friday ahead of the event

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office names its first Black female captain

Thanks to the award-winning film, the phrase “Hidden Figures” has become popular, and there is someone local who is a perfect example of that.

Sheriff-elect Antonio Hash details big plans for Roanoke in the new year

A new sheriff is in town. The City of Roanoke elected Antonio Hash last month and Tuesday the sheriff-elect was sworn in. Hash says he has big plans for when he takes office in January.

‘I’m trying to create opportunity’: Meet Antonio Hash, Roanoke City’s likely next sheriff

Antonio Hash always knew he wanted to serve in the criminal justice system.

Rise in coronavirus cases concerns family members of Roanoke City Jail inmates

ROANOKE, Va. While the Roanoke City Jail was late to experience positive coronavirus cases, some family members of inmates said jail-wide testing should have taken place sooner. As 10 News has reported, the Roanoke City Sheriffs Office announced everyone would be tested following several positive cases. A total of 14 inmates at the Roanoke City Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Roanoke City Sheriffs Office. On Monday, the Sheriffs Office announced that of 389 inmates who were tested, 10 tested positive. This 10 is in addition to the four cases among inmates and 14 cases among Sheriffs Office staff, that 10 News has previously reported.

All Roanoke City Jail inmates, staff members to be tested for coronavirus

ROANOKE, Va. The Roanoke City Sheriffs Office announced Thursday that all inmates at the city jail will be tested for COVID-19 starting on Friday. Inmates, as well as staff members who have contact with the jail or sheriffs administrative areas, will be tested, according to the Sheriffs Office. To date, the Sheriffs Office said there have been four positive cases among inmates in the Roanoke City Jail, and 14 positive cases among staff members. The Sheriffs Office said it will take about 24-48 hours on average to get results back. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will assist with the Sheriffs Office in testing staff members, including contract employees and vendors.

So far, 12 Roanoke City Sheriffs Office staff have tested positive for the coronavirus

ROANOKE, Va. While no inmates at the Roanoke City Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus, the same cannot be said of the Roanoke City Sheriffs Office staff. The Sheriffs Office announced Tuesday that a total of 12 staff have tested positive. As a precaution, employees who had the potential for exposure were also sent for testing and quarantined, per consultation with the Virginia Department ofHealth. The Sheriffs Office explained some of its policies and procedures regarding COVID-19. Anyone with a fever or other symptoms, or not wearing some type of face covering, is not allowed to enter.

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