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RPD investigating shooting near Valley View Mall Tuesday night, vehicle struck by gunfire found on scene
Read full article: RPD investigating shooting near Valley View Mall Tuesday night, vehicle struck by gunfire found on sceneRoanoke Police are currently investigating reports of a shooting near Valley View Mall Tuesday night. This is a developing story and details are limited at this time, 10 News will continue to update this story as we receive more information.
Roanoke Police’s downtown patrol unit aims to improve safety
Read full article: Roanoke Police’s downtown patrol unit aims to improve safetyRPD reports that through Sunday, violent crimes, including aggravated assaults, were down nearly 43 percent in the downtown sector compared to the same point last year
Fifth man arrested following shooting in Downtown Roanoke early Saturday morning that injured three
Read full article: Fifth man arrested following shooting in Downtown Roanoke early Saturday morning that injured threeThree people have been injured and are expected to recover after a shooting in Downtown Roanoke early Saturday.
Roanoke Police Department releases body cam footage of controversial arrest
Read full article: Roanoke Police Department releases body cam footage of controversial arrestOn March 18, 2025, Roanoke Police officers arrested 24-year-old Anton Brown and charged him with Obstruction/Resisting without Force for refusing to listen to an officer’s command during a lawful traffic stop.
Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley couple’s vehicle
Read full article: Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley couple’s vehicleRoanoke Police say they made an arrest in connection to an alleged incident at Sam’s Club where a couple reported Nazi symbols were scrawled on lug nuts while their tires were being rotated.
15-year-old charged after “single shot-fired” incident in Roanoke, according to RPD
Read full article: 15-year-old charged after “single shot-fired” incident in Roanoke, according to RPDA 15-year-old boy has been charged after he allegedly fired a shot in the men’s restroom of a restaurant in Roanoke.

Vehicle crash between Roanoke Police Officer and another vehicle causing delays on Orange Ave N.E.
Read full article: Vehicle crash between Roanoke Police Officer and another vehicle causing delays on Orange Ave N.E.At approximately 3:45 p.m. a Roanoke Police Officer was involved in a traffic crash at the intersection of Granby Street and Orange Ave NE.
Roanoke Police charge juvenile hit by car after he ‘sprinted’ across road
Read full article: Roanoke Police charge juvenile hit by car after he ‘sprinted’ across roadA juvenile was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after sprinting into a roadway and getting hit by a vehicle, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke Police Department reviews the way they police minorities with annual Bias-Based Policing Report
Read full article: Roanoke Police Department reviews the way they police minorities with annual Bias-Based Policing ReportThe report examines data in three areas, traffic citations, arrests and citizen complaints.
Suspect charged with second-degree murder in connection with Monday night shooting in Roanoke
Read full article: Suspect charged with second-degree murder in connection with Monday night shooting in RoanokePolice have identified the suspect who was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Roanoke Monday night.
Police investigating shooting in NW Roanoke
Read full article: Police investigating shooting in NW RoanokeOn April 21, 2024 at approximately 3:10 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3900 block of Melrose Avenue NW. Officers responded to the location and located evidence of a shooting outside of a business in the area, but there were no victims on scene.
15-year-old boy arrested in connection with Roanoke school threats
Read full article: 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with Roanoke school threatsA 15-year-old boy is now facing charges in connection with the “copycat” school threats made toward Roanoke schools on social media, according to police.
‘He was not involved’: Charges against Roanoke man accused of making school threats dismissed
Read full article: ‘He was not involved’: Charges against Roanoke man accused of making school threats dismissedThe charge against a 35-year-old man who was accused of posting threatening messages to local schools has been dismissed in the Roanoke City General District.
‘I do not come downtown at night’: Roanokers react to another downtown shooting
Read full article: ‘I do not come downtown at night’: Roanokers react to another downtown shootingA downtown shooting at Status Restaurant and Lounge on Williamson Road sent three people to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversation
Read full article: In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversationOverall crime in the Star City may be down but people may not realize gun-related homicides are at an all-time high.
WATCH | Roanoke Police hold press conference on officer-involved shooting, homicide investigation
Read full article: WATCH | Roanoke Police hold press conference on officer-involved shooting, homicide investigationRoanoke Police are slated to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday’s officer-involved shooting and provide updates to the homicide investigation connected to the incident.
Roanoke man found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with deadly shooting
Read full article: Roanoke man found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with deadly shootingA Roanoke man who was accused of fatally shooting another man has been found guilty on several charges, including second-degree murder.
WATCH | Roanoke authorities address recent acts of gun violence
Read full article: WATCH | Roanoke authorities address recent acts of gun violenceRoanoke Police Department leadership, Roanoke Sheriff’s Office leadership, and City of Roanoke leadership will be gathering to address recent acts of gun violence in the Star City.
Roanoke Police hear community concerns during downtown forum
Read full article: Roanoke Police hear community concerns during downtown forumRoanoke Police and city staff hosted a community forum on Wednesday evening in Downtown Roanoke for community members to express their concerns about happenings in the city.
Roanoke Police investigating fatal teen shooting
Read full article: Roanoke Police investigating fatal teen shootingOn Saturday August 12th Roanoke Police learned a person with a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Patton Avenue NW. Responding officers located a juvenile male victim lying outside of a residence in the area with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound.