Emma Coleman is a Reporter at various publications including the Midland Reporter-Telegram and The Roanoke Times. She covers public safety and courts in the Roanoke Valley, focusing on themes such as crime and justice, juvenile justice, and public security. Emma has been featured in numerous outlets, including The Daily Progress and the Bristol Herald Courier.
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Emma Coleman's coverage focuses heavily on crime and local news in the Roanoke area, with a significant emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news. She would likely be interested in pitches that provide exclusive insights into ongoing criminal cases or developing stories related to law enforcement activities in the region. Sources who can offer firsthand accounts or expert analysis of local crime trends, legal proceedings, and law enforcement activities are likely to resonate well with her.
Given Emma’s focus on local news within Virginia (specifically Roanoke), she may also be receptive to sources with direct knowledge of the communities being covered. Pitches offering access to individuals involved in these local incidents or those affected by them could be particularly relevant for her coverage.
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Three men were charged this month in connection with Roanoke's first two gun violence incidents of 2025.
Matthew Taylor Aldridge, 34, was charged last spring with killing 33-year-old Travis Dyan Isbell and dumping his body in the Roanoke River.
Police found a man there with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the release.
Floyd County authorities have identified the man charged with killing Richard "Dickie" Palmer nearly 22 years ago.
In September 2023, the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office received a report about a minor who had been sexually battered, and an investigation ensued.
By: Emma Coleman
The fire was estimated at 50 acres as of 5:45 p.m. "Multiple homes and land are in the affected area," the post reads.
By: Emma Coleman
A Roanoke woman whose nursing license was suspended almost two years ago because she was intoxicated on the job is now facing several felony drug possession charges.
By: Emma Coleman
“All these people work so hard, we just wanted to show our gratitude and say thank you,” Gang Violence Intervention Program Manager Eric Mayo said at Wednesday's luncheon at the Berglund Center.
By: Emma Coleman
"It would be detrimental to our project, if we can't get the funding," Craig County Emergency Management Coordinator Darryl Humphreys said Wednesday.
By: Emma Coleman
Let's celebrate Women's History Month with these underrated films showcasing the talented women and important history celebrating the achievements of the women's rights movement.
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