Roanoke Police Department

04/30/2026

12/14/2025

Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation, Roanoke Area

The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of vehicle break-ins in the Cardinal Creek Addition in Roanoke.

A deputy responded to the area at approximately 3:00 a.m. If you live in the Cardinal Creek Addition or surrounding Roanoke area and:

• Have discovered items missing from your vehicle
• Have home security or doorbell camera footage from overnight hours
• Observed any suspicious activity

Please contact Huntington County Dispatch at (260) 356-8316 as soon as possible.

Any information provided may assist deputies in this ongoing investigation. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our community safe.

12/08/2025

Title: Now Hiring – Police Officer
Are you ready to serve and protect your community?
Position: Police Officer (full-time)
Location: Roanoke Marshal Dept.
About the Role:
As a Police Officer with Roanoke, you will be on the front line of public safety — helping to protect life and property, enforce laws, respond to calls, and build trust with our community. Your duties will include patrol, community policing, investigations, traffic enforcement, and working closely with citizens to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Why Join Us:
• Make a real difference — help keep your community safe and build meaningful relationships with residents
• Training provided and ongoing professional development.
We’re Looking For Candidates Who Are:
• Dedicated to public service and community welfare.
• Honest, dependable, and able to exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Good communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit and able to meet any state or local requirements.
• Committed to upholding integrity, fairness, and respect for all citizens.
• U.S. Citizens over the age of 21 on or before the date of hire.
• High School or GED minimum education.
Pay:
Pay is based on the individual’s experience. $45,000 to $53,000
How to Apply:
Submit your application through the Roanoke Town Hall or the Roanoke Police Department. Please include a cover letter, resume, and any required certifications—application deadline: 15 January 2026.
Roanoke Police Dept. is an equal-opportunity employer — we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Serve your community. Build your career. Protect your home. Apply today!

06/21/2025

Last night at approximately 12:30 A.M. Deputy Marshal Baumgartner attempted to stop a vehicle for disregarding a stop sign at Main and Vine. The vehicle failed to stop resulting in a short vehicle pursuit and then a foot pursuit where the suspect, Aaron Flores, ran into the house in which he was residing and then out the back door. With the help of Huntington County Sheriff’s Deputies, Huntington City Police officers, Markle police officer, Warren police officer, Indiana State Troopers, two drones and the Indiana State Police helicopter unit, the suspect was taken into custody without incident approximately 7 hours after the incident began. Aaron was a wanted fugitive out of the state of Texas on two level 2 felony warrants:

Smuggling persons with the likelihood of serious bodily injury or death

Smuggling persons fleeing

Local Charges:

Felony Resisting Law Enforcement motorvehicle

Resisting Law Enforcement

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

05/24/2024

This goat must’ve heard how nice our Town Of Roanoke is and decided to check it out for itself. Traveling all the way from Yoder, Indiana he was spotted in the Roanoke village area about an hour ago, if you see this goat please give us a call so we can attempt to catch it and return it to its home!

05/13/2024

A reminder that you can now message our Roanoke Police Department page for comments, concerns, complaints or information about the department, an officer will respond to you as soon as one is available. This service is to be used for NON- Emergencies ONLY. Remember if you have an emergency call 911 and an officer will be dispatched.

05/13/2024

As many of you know the eastbound lane on US 24 at 900 N is closed until further notice. There is an official detour that does not go through the town of Roanoke but with that being said you please be aware that there may be an increase in traffic downtown due to the road closure.

01/29/2024

Have pup at office need owner

05/09/2022

05/09/2022

Also with the Lawn mowing. Keep in mind not to blow grass into street. This causes an issue with storm drains and you could be fine for such action.