Roanoke Rapids Police Coverage

Ghost gun recovered in Roanoke Rapids chase as federal government seeks more regulations for unmarked weapons
As the federal government looks to take action on untraceable "ghost guns," police in Roanoke Rapids say they've made one of the first-ever seizures of this type of homemade weapon in central North Carolina history.

Man dies in Roanoke Rapids after being shot several times; suspect in custody
Police were called to Oakridge Drive and Green Garden Court just before 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting.

Roanoke Rapids city manager: Chief of police involved in shooting
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department put an officer on paid leave Friday after that officer was involved in a shooting at near the intersection of Hinson Street and Roanoke Avenue.