If only jaw-boning would stop crime Roanoke would be an idyllic crime-free River City. But reality is that if you pander to criminals, you get crime.
Perhaps the new chief from Danville might help, but only IF he gets the support he needs to confront the bad-guys. Not likely!
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Roanoke leaders react to news of highest ever homicide count
“These most recent acts of gun violence have put our total count of homicide victims at 26. Twenty-two of those victims were killed by gunfire in Roanoke,” Interim Chief of Police Jerry Stokes said during a press conference Monday afternoon. “Our available records indicate this is the highest number of homicides the city of Roanoke has ever seen. Our thoughts are with all the family members of these victims as they grieve the loss of their loved ones.”
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Roanoke is not half-way through the 30-day ceasefire initiative launched Sept. 8 by the city sheriff’s office and other leaders, but three people died in two gunfire incidents that occurred Sunday.
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Roanoke Most Dangerous City In Virginia
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2023/08/roanoke-most-dangerous-city-in-virginia.html
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Roanoke Mayor Lea Lamenting Crime He Has Coddled
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2022/09/roanoke-mayor-lea-lamenting-crime-he.html
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Roanoke Gets $300K Gun Violence Funds
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2023/06/roanoke-gets-300k-gun-violence-funds.html
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