Law enforcement is investigating a double homicide that occurred in Northwest Roanoke on Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Last year, police responded to 25 gun violence incidents, according to the report. Of those, nine were classified as homicides, one fewer than in 2024. Aggravated assaults dropped notably, falling to 17 from 24 the previous year.
A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car near the Berglund Center parking lot, at the 600 block of Williamson Road NE, on Saturday night following a Rail Yard Dawgs game.
The Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday night.
Roanoke officials have unveiled a new weapon in their ongoing battle against city crime - a state-of-the-art operations center that’s already yielding results in its first few months of operation.
A Roanoke man wanted by U.S. Marshals was fatally shot by officers after barricading himself inside a house for several hours, according to Virginia State Police.
The Roanoke Police Department announced Friday that it had arrested a man after he shot at another man following an ongoing dispute.
The Ronaoke Police Department announced that members of it’s major crash team made an arrest following a hit and run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
A man is in custody after multiple search warrants were executed by multiple agencies in Roanoke County as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, Roanoke County Police Department said.
A man is dead, and a man is injured following a shooting incident that occurred in Roanoke on Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
The Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it was investigating a major crash involving a motorcycle and minivan that occurred at the intersection of 8th Street and Elm Ave SE. The motorcyclist has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The Roanoke Police Department is currently responding to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Plantation Road NE and Orange Avenue. The intersection is currently closed, according to RPD.
A Roanoke City school bus was involved in an incident Wednesday morning while stopping to pick up students on its morning route, according to school officials.
Detectives with the Roanoke Police Department are actively searching for a suspect involved in an attempted robbery at a fast food restaurant Sunday evening.
A man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting Monday night in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
The Roanoke Police Department will hold its free “Each One Teach One” program at the Melrose Library on Tuesday night.
Police are searching for a suspect involved with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast Roanoke early Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Roanoke families are being urged to stay alert as police and city schools warn of an alarming rise in online predators targeting children through popular gaming platforms like Roblox and chat apps such as Discord.
The Roanoke Police Department announced Monday that it had arrested a man in connection with a robbery in Northwest Roanoke Aug. 17.
Melrose Plaza will be adding a new wellness center, adult learning center and a museum of African American culture. Meanwhile, Roanoke Police Department gave updates on the Roanoke Operations and Crime Control Center that moved into their 911 center in early July.
A Roanoke mother is reliving her worst nightmare—losing both her son and his father to gun violence just a year apart, each taken by a teenager.
The Roanoke Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement checkpoint on Wednesday as part of its Operation Summer Shield.
Two men were injured after a shooting inside a home in the 1800 block of Staunton Avenue Northwest Tuesday evening, according to Roanoke Police.
More than 70% of police departments nationwide say recruiting is tougher than it was five years ago, with most operating with a 10% staffing gap, according to a national survey.
The Society of St. Andrew partnered with the Roanoke Police Department on Saturday for their second Roanoke Crop Drop. The event was held at William Fleming High School.
Roanoke 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.
The Roanoke Police Department announced they have arrested multiple individuals as part of their Operation Summer Shield initiative with the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Roanoke Police Department hosted its monthly Chief’s Walk today to connect with members of the community and discuss local issues.
Across the country and here at home, flags were lowered and hearts were heavy. This is National Police Week and Thursday, we recognize National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a solemn reminder of the men and women in uniform who gave their lives protecting and serving.
A joint warrant operation led by the Roanoke Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) resulted in several arrests from April 28 through April 30.
A joint warrant operation led by the Roanoke Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) resulted in several arrests from April 28 through April 30.
Three people have been injured and are expected to recover after a shooting in Downtown Roanoke early Saturday.
The Roanoke Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old teen mother and her two daughters.
Detectives from the Roanoke Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have arrested a man for possession of child pornography after receiving multiple tips from the community.
They will be at various parks throughout the city, hosting free events that include food trucks, yard games, sports activities, balloon making and even a bouncy house.
Members of the Roanoke Police Department’s Animal Warden Unit arrested the owner and the director of the non-profit “Nomadic Paws Kitten Rescue” for felony animal neglect after conducting a search warrant at a private residence operating as a shelter.
The Roanoke Police Department are offering up some tips to keep safe on the roads as well as some hazards to watch out for.
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Melrose Ave. and Peck Street NW Tuesday evening.
