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Proudly serving the city of Roanoke, VA. This page is not monitored 24/7. Please call 911 to report an emergency. This page is not monitored 24-7.

To report an incident online, click here -- https://mypolicereport.roanokeva.gov/ The Roanoke Police Department is dedicated to providing honest, efficient and effective law enforcement services. The protection of life, property, and civil liberties for all people in a fair and equitable manner shall be the Department's daily objective. Please comment and interact with this page and also please keep it respectful. Call 911 if you have an emergency. Please read the city's Policy Regarding Moderation of Third Party Content at www.roanokeva.gov/socialmedia

10/28/2026

On Saturday, members of the Roanoke Police Department participated in the West End Center for Youth’s Spooky Sprint 5k. After training weekly for this event alongside officers, two West End Youth members placed first in their age groups! 👻🎃

10/28/2026

UPDATE: Members of the Roanoke Police Department are searching for the suspect in a Northeast shooting that left a man injured yesterday.

The investigation identified the suspect as 47-year-old Daniel Drake Gurley, of Roanoke. An arrest warrant has been issued charging Mr. Gurley with malicious wounding.

Anyone with information on the location of Mr. Gurley is asked to contact Roanoke Police at 540-344-8500........

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: On October 28, 2026, at approximately 1:13 p.m, officers responded to the 3400 block of Plantation Road NE for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.

CRN: 26-214330

10/28/2026

10/22/2026

Last Thursday, RPD hosted bingo at the Salvation Army. During this event, RPD shared everyday safety tips while participants enjoyed snacks, safety gift bags, and RPD swag. 🚔🤝

10/21/2026

RPD enjoyed partnering with the staff of Mount Villas Apartments for Coffee with a Cop last Wednesday. During this event, community members were able to attend Q&A sessions while enjoying music, coffee, popcorn and snacks.

10/20/2026

Sharing on behalf of our friends in Brunswick County, NC:

17-year-old Kira Elise Ramsey has been missing from Wilmington, NC since June 25, 2026. She may have ties to the Roanoke area.

If you have any information, please contact RPD at 540-344-8500.

Kira was last seen on June 25, 2026.

10/14/2026

UPDATE 7:30 p.m.: The intersection has reopened.

The intersection of Memorial Avenue and Wasena Avenue SW is closed as officers conduct a major crash investigation involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The bicyclist has been taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the SUV stayed at the scene.

Please utilize Brandon Avenue as the alternative route as the investigation continues.

10/14/2026

On October 11, 2026, at approximately 2:01 a.m., officers responded to the 4000 block of Tennessee Avenue NW for the report of an injured person. Upon arrival, they located a 20-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He reported he was shot inside an apartment in the 3600 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. Initial evidence indicates that the victim knew the shooter. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. This investigation is ongoing. CRN: 26-213517

10/14/2026

The Fourth Annual Pet Health Fair is almost here! Join us Saturday, October 24 from 9am–3pm at the Berglund Center for a full day of low-cost veterinary care for your beloved dogs and cats!

AoA’s 4th Annual Pet Health Fair is coming up! Join us Saturday, October 24 from 9am–3pm at the Berglund Center for a full day of low-cost veterinary care for your beloved dogs and cats!

This year, we’re partnering with the Virginia Department of Health, Roanoke Police Department - VA, and Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts to offer FREE rabies vaccines for dogs, cats, AND ferrets! Thanks to Petco Love, we’ll also have FREE DHPP vaccines for dogs and FREE FVRCP vaccines for cats. The Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection will also be joining us with one of their veterinarians, helping us serve as many pets and families as possible throughout the day.

No appointment is necessary and pets will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, but we do recommend arriving early to grab a number. We will have Spanish-speaking staff members there to help everyone! Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be on leashes. Parking is free and the entire event will be held indoors!

Mark your calendar, bring your pets, and join us for our 4th Annual Pet Health Fair!

10/09/2026

****This weekends Each One Teach One event has been postponed until further notice. ****

Address

348 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA
24016

Telephone

+15408532212

Website

http://www.roanokeva.gov/police

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