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Satellite city view for Richmond, Virginia, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the RVA metro with live police, fire, EMS, traffic, camera, medevac or police helicopter, and detailed incident markers.

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 11501 Riverboat Drive, Chester, VA 23836. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

11501 Riverboat Drive, Chester, VA 23836Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:06 AM
Source Detail
Machinery Entrapment Incident 11501 Riverboat Drive, Chester, VA 23836 Fire Priority 1 (Immediate)
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNCONSCIOUSNESS/FAINTINGArrived

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNCONSCIOUSNESS/FAINTING in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNCONSCIOUSNESS/FAINTING near 9100 STONY POINT DR.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

9100 Stony Point DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:24 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Salavella DriveActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Salavella Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Salavella Drive near 1271 Falabella Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1271 Falabella Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 10:32 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Telegraph RoadActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Telegraph Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Telegraph Road near 10601 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

10601 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 9:50 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 1119 Duke Outside Fire Gloucester Street, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

Avoid the immediate area if possible and verify urgent instructions with official sources.

1119 Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:03 AM
Source Type
Medical

Routine signals

Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.

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ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7001 RIVER RD. First reported 45 min ago.

7001 River RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:51 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 7001 River Rd Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentFairfield

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near BROOK RD / E PARHAM RD. First reported 1 min ago.

Brook Rd / E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
Arrived 11:20 Am Brook Rd / E Parham Rd Fairfield
Agency
Hpd
ActiveSmoke Investigation at Carmel Christian SchoolActive

Smoke Investigation at Carmel Christian School in Caroline

Public source reports Smoke Investigation at Carmel Christian School near 9020 Jericho Road, Coffey Corner, VA 22546.

9020 Jericho Road, Coffey Corner, VA 22546Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 10:43 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveTraffic Complaint, InvestigateDispatched

Traffic Complaint, Investigate in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CITY WIDE. First reported 9 min ago.

City WideHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:27 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1930 HUGUENOT RD. First reported 0 min ago.

1930 Huguenot RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:35 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
RoutineAssigned 11:09 AmBrookland

ASSIGNED 11:09 AM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7700 Block E PARHAM RD. First reported 1 min ago.

7700 Block E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
ActiveIndustrial AccidentDispatched

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11500 RIVERBOAT DR. First reported 30 min ago.

11500 Riverboat DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:06 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMaintenance Work ZoneActive

Maintenance Work Zone in Henrico (County)

VDOT lists an active scheduled work zone near I-295N from MM 51. This is shown as a traffic cone using the public route segment, not as a precise emergency incident address. Window: Jun 2, 10:55 AM to Jun 2, 4:30 PM.

I-295N from MM 51Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 10:57 AM
Event Window
Jun 2, 10:55 AM to Jun 2, 4:30 PM
Source Detail
On I-295 in the County Outside Fire Henrico at Mile Marker 51, Motorists Can Expect Potential Delays in This area from 06/02/26 at 10:55 AM Until 06/02/26 at 4:30 PM Due to Pothole Patching Operations. the North Left Shoulder and Right Shoulder Are Mobile, Alt
Source
Vdot 511
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or DepartmentEnroute

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near N 9TH ST/E GRACE ST RICH.

N 9th St/E Grace St RichHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:28 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 5900 GLORYVINE CT.

5900 Gloryvine CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:24 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportArrived

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 400 N 8TH ST.

400 N 8th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:20 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLarceny, InvestigateArrived

LARCENY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Investigate near 6500 GREENBANK RD.

6500 Greenbank RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:16 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateEnroute

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 1400 MINEFEE ST.

1400 Minefee StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:15 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveHotspot Curve, with Flashing Blue LightsDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, with Flashing Blue Lights in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, with Flashing Blue Lights near 1000 N 26TH ST.

1000 N 26th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:58 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 6000 IRONSTONE DR.

6000 Ironstone DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:51 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or DepartmentDispatched

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near 2000 E FRANKLIN ST.

2000 E Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:49 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreak & Enter, InvestigateArrived

Break & Enter, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Investigate near 600 W SOUTHSIDE PLZ.

600 W Southside PlzHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:43 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 3600 MONUMENT AVE.

3600 Monument AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:30 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportDispatched

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 5600 PETOSKEY AVE.

5600 Petoskey AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:27 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFraud /Forgery Incident, InvestigateArrived

Fraud /Forgery Incident, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Fraud /Forgery Incident, Investigate near 200 GREEN COVE DR.

200 Green Cove DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:25 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 1300 VINTON ST.

1300 Vinton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:23 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenDispatched

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near N 25TH ST/Q ST RICH.

N 25th St/Q St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 2, 10:17 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreak & Enter, InvestigateArrived

Break & Enter, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Investigate near 3300 DILL AVE.

3300 Dill AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:10 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenEnroute

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 400 COWARDIN AVE.

400 Cowardin AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:08 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 6800 EVERGLADES DR.

6800 Everglades DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 10:06 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
RoutineArv 12:00 AmThree Chopt

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 8000 Block COSTIN DR.

8000 Block Costin DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineAssigned 9:10 AmVarina

ASSIGNED 9:10 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 9:10 Am near 600 Block N AIRPORT DR.

600 Block N Airport DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:01 AmBrookland

ARRIVED 11:01 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:01 Am near 3100 Block STONE ARBOR LN.

3100 Block Stone Arbor LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineAssigned 11:29 AmVarina

ASSIGNED 11:29 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 11:29 Am near 00 Block W MCCLELLAN ST.

00 Block W Mcclellan StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 10:39 AmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 10:39 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 10:39 Am near W BROAD ST / HORSEPEN RD.

W Broad St / Horsepen RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineAssigned 10:31 AmFairfield

ASSIGNED 10:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 10:31 Am near 100 Block ENGLESIDE DR.

100 Block Engleside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArv 12:00 AmFairfield

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 5200 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5200 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 11:19 AmBrookland

ARRIVED 11:19 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:19 Am near 10500 Block GLENCOE RD.

10500 Block Glencoe RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineEnroute 11:20 AmTuckahoe

ENROUTE 11:20 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:20 Am near 2900 Block BYWATER DR.

2900 Block Bywater DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineEnroute 11:23 AmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 11:23 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:23 Am near 4600 Block TWIN HICKORY LAKE DR.

4600 Block Twin Hickory Lake DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
ActiveHCActive

HC in Chesterfield

Public source reports HC near 11608 BUCKHURST ST, CHESTER, VA.

11608 Buckhurst St, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:32 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
HC
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveResActive

RES in Chesterfield

Public source reports Res near 11506 RIVERBOAT DR, CHESTER, VA.

11506 Riverboat Dr, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:03 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Res
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveMach Machinery EArrived

MACH - MACHINERY E in Chesterfield

Public source reports Mach - Machinery E near 11500 RIVERBOAT DR.

11500 Riverboat DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:03 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssistDispatched

ASSIST in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assist near 2600 BROOKFOREST TER.

2600 Brookforest TerMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:01 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious SituationDispatched

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Situation near 15100 ALDERWOOD TER.

15100 Alderwood TerMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 10:22 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 2900 MARINERS PL.

2900 Mariners PlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 2, 11:10 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 8110 Midlothian Turnpike, Manchester, VA 23235.

8110 Midlothian Turnpike, Manchester, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:35 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 5266 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227.

5266 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:26 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8237 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

8237 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:19 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 2919 Mariners Place, Midlothian, VA 23112.

2919 Mariners Place, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:13 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 10096 Cedar Knoll Lane, Richmond, VA 23233.

10096 Cedar Knoll Lane, Richmond, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:12 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 6700 Darcy Court, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.

6700 Darcy Court, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 2, 11:01 AM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in ChesterfieldRiverboat Drive, Chester, VA 23836 area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Crash, Property Damage in RichmondRIVER RD area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Traffic Incident in HenricoBROOK RD / E PARHAM RD area, Henrico | address matched
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EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNCONSCIOUSNESS/FAINTING in RichmondSTONY POINT DR area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Fire Alarm Hazard at Salavella Drive in HenricoFalabella Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060 area, Henrico | mapped coordinate
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What is Signal RVA?
Signal RVA is a live Richmond metro police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident tracker.

Signal RVA is a public Richmond metro live police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident map that turns active calls and public signal into clear public updates. It is built for residents who want fast context without raw private feeds or operator mechanics.

What is the best police scanner to have?
The best scanner is the one that matches your local radio system and can handle digital trunked traffic when needed.

The best police scanner depends on the radio system in your city or county. For many metro areas, shoppers should research scanners that support the local trunked system, P25 digital voice, simulcast performance, and any fire or EMS channels they care about. Encrypted channels cannot be decoded by a consumer scanner, so check a radio database and local agency policy before buying hardware.

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Can the public listen to police scanners?
Often yes, but only where the feed or radio traffic is lawfully available and not encrypted.

The public can often listen to lawfully available, unencrypted public-safety radio traffic or official/public feeds. Access varies by agency, state, feed host, and radio system. Signal RVA uses public summaries and official listen links or embeds only when they are allowed, and it does not publish private playback URLs, captured cookies, or restricted streams.

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Can I listen to a police scanner on my phone?
Yes, if a lawful public feed exists for the agency you want to hear.

You can listen to some police, fire, EMS, rail, and aviation feeds on a phone through official agency pages, public feed directories, or scanner apps. Availability is uneven. Feeds may be delayed, offline, removed, or limited, and encrypted traffic will not be available through an app. Signal RVA is designed to provide Richmond context even when audio is unavailable.

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Is it illegal to listen to police radio in the US?
There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

In the United States, listening to lawfully available unencrypted radio is generally different from misusing a scanner, using it while committing a crime, intercepting restricted communications, or rebroadcasting restricted audio. State laws vary. In Virginia, for example, the law specifically addresses possession or use of a police-radio receiving device while committing certain crimes. This is not legal advice, check current law and local rules before relying on a scanner.

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How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

To find police activity near your neighborhood, start with official active-call pages, city or county police alerts, fire and EMS public incident pages, local news, traffic cameras, and agency social channels. In Richmond, Signal RVA combines public active-call context, map precision labels, source counts, nearby cameras, and update times so residents can see what is happening without needing raw scanner traffic.

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You usually cannot search live raw 911 calls, but some agencies publish call-for-service summaries or public records.

Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

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Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

Richmond's crime rate should be read from official annual or weekly crime-stat sources, not from a live incident map alone. The FBI Crime Data Explorer is useful for standardized annual comparisons, while Richmond Police publish local crime-stat and incident information for more current city context. Signal RVA shows live public-safety activity, which is not the same thing as an official crime-rate report.

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