Verkkowayne hubert shortt jr. , 57, of franklin county, was the sole suspect in the homicide investigation, police said tuesday. Verkkoroanoke police report shows uptick in ‘use of force’ incidents officers used force against residents in 323 situations in 2023, up from 241 in 2022 Verkkoan alleged “violent gang member” was arrested during a roanoke drug bust on september 12, according to virginia state police. (wfxr) — virginia state police says the star city drug and violent crime task force has seized millions of dollars worth of illegal.