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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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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.

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PriorityShooting ReportedDispatched

SHOOTING REPORTED in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shooting Reported near 6900 WINDY CREEK TER.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

6900 Windy Creek TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:23 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentEnroute

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 2300 CECIL RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

2300 Cecil RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentArrived

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 2200 SUMMER HILL AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

2200 Summer Hill AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:19 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityArmed Person with, InvestigateArrived

Armed Person with, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Armed Person with, Investigate near E CARY ST/S 7TH ST RICH.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

E Cary St/S 7th St RichHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:49 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityExcessive Heat Fire IncidentActive

Excessive Heat Fire Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Excessive Heat Fire Incident near 18520 Chestnut Ridge Road, Petersburg, VA 23803.

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

18520 Chestnut Ridge Road, Petersburg, VA 23803Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:48 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 4817 County Drive, New Bohemia, VA 23842.

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

4817 County Drive, New Bohemia, VA 23842Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Emergency at Charles H. Dimmick ParkwayActive

Fire Emergency at Charles H. Dimmick Parkway in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Emergency at Charles H. Dimmick Parkway near 435 Charles H Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

435 Charles H Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:02 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
4 Updates
PriorityAssault, Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

ASSAULT, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Just Occurred / in Progress near 1700 BELLEVUE AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1700 Bellevue AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:15 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at 12042 West Broad StreetActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at 12042 West Broad Street in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 12042 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233. First reported 4 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

12042 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:32 PM
Source Type
Fire
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
4 Min Old
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at 9960 Independence Park DriveActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at 9960 Independence Park Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at 9960 Independence Park Drive near SpringHill Suites Richmond Northwest, 9960 Independence Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23233.

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

SpringHill Suites Richmond Northwest, 9960 Independence Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:20 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityResidential Fire AlarmActive

Residential Fire Alarm in Hanover

Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 9100 Cardinal Creek Drive, Atlee, VA 23116.

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

9100 Cardinal Creek Drive, Atlee, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:06 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates

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ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 3500 SOUTH OLD HUNDRED RD.

3500 South Old Hundred RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:12 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near APPROX LOC: 1 S CHIPPENHAM RP STRATHMORE. First reported 0 min ago.

Approx Loc: 1 S Chippenham Rp StrathmoreMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Accident
County Status
OnScene
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 11:10 Pm

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 800 Block E PARHAM RD. First reported 2 min ago.

800 Block E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:34 PM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
10:48 Pm 800 Block E Parham Rd Arrived 11:10 Pm
Agency
Hpd
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 3505 S OLD HUNDRED RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA. First reported 16 min ago.

3505 S Old Hundred Rd, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:19 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 3505 S OLD HUNDRED RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveWatercraft in Distress Collision at 5501 New Market RoadActive

Watercraft in Distress Collision at 5501 New Market Road in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 5501 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231. First reported 20 min ago.

5501 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:16 PM
Source Detail
Watercraft in Distress Collision at 5501 New Market Road 5501 New Market Road, Richmond, VA 23231 Fire Priority 3 (Routine)
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
5 Updates
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 S CHIPPENHAM RP STRATHMORE, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA. First reported 53 min ago.

1 S Chippenham Rp Strathmore, North Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:42 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 1 S Chippenham Rp Strathmore, North Chesterfield, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 SOUTH CHIPPENHAM RP STRATHMORE. First reported 54 min ago.

1 South Chippenham Rp StrathmoreMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:42 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
EMS Call 1 South Chippenham Rp Strathmore Arrived
Agency
CCFD
ActiveTraffic IncidentDispatched

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near APPROX LOC: 1 SOUTH CHIPPENHAM RP STRATHMORE. First reported 54 min ago.

Approx Loc: 1 South Chippenham Rp StrathmoreMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:42 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ APPROX LOC: 1 SOUTH CHIPPENHAM RP STRATHMORE Dispatched
Agency
CCPD
ActiveWelfare Check Requested for Elderly Fall VictimActive

Welfare Check Requested for Elderly Fall Victim in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Welfare Check Requested for Elderly Fall Victim near 114 Tudor Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

114 Tudor Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:07 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COMMONWEALTH CENTRE PKWY / HULL STREET RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Commonwealth Centre Pkwy / Hull Street RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 3505 S OLD HUNDRED RD. First reported 0 min ago.

3505 S Old Hundred RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 800 RICHMOND HWY.

800 Richmond HwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarceny, InvestigateDispatched

LARCENY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Investigate near 7000 FOREST HILL AVE.

7000 Forest Hill AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:10 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required)Enroute

LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) near 2200 CHATEAU DR.

2200 Chateau DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:42 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveUnnecessary Noise, InvestigateEnroute

Unnecessary Noise, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 2900 HEY RD.

2900 Hey RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:35 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateEnroute

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 6600 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

6600 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:34 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 2500 DWIGHT AVE.

2500 Dwight AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:17 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssistDispatched

ASSIST in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assist near IRON BRIDGE RD / MAGNOLIA SHORE LN.

Iron Bridge Rd / Magnolia Shore LnMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 10:15 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisable Vehicle Hazard, InvestigateArrived

Disable Vehicle - Hazard, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disable Vehicle - Hazard, Investigate near BROOK RD/SHERWOOD AVE RICH.

Brook Rd/Sherwood Ave RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 10:14 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePrisoner Transport, Prisoner TransportArrived

Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport in Richmond

Public source reports Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport near RICHMOND HWY/WALMSLEY BLVD RICH.

Richmond Hwy/Walmsley Blvd RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 9:42 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveGas Leak or Odor at 8 South Grove AvenueActive

Gas Leak or Odor at 8 South Grove Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Gas Leak or Odor at 8 South Grove Avenue near 8 South Grove Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075.

8 South Grove Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 PM
Source Type
Fire
Routine11:07 PMAssigned 11:08 Pm

11:07 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:07 PM near 5700 Block TIVOLI CIR.

5700 Block Tivoli CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 11:08 Pm
Active10:50 PMEnroute 11:22 Pm

10:50 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:50 PM near 7500 Block RED HILL CLUB CT.

7500 Block Red Hill Club CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 11:22 Pm
Active10:32 PMArrived 10:38 Pm

10:32 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:32 PM near STRATH RD / YARNELL RD.

Strath Rd / Yarnell RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 10:38 Pm
ActiveUnnecessary Noise, InvestigateArrived

Unnecessary Noise, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 1700 STOCKTON ST.

1700 Stockton StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:25 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePD Response for CRADispatched

PD RESPONSE FOR CRA in Chesterfield

Public source reports PD Response for CRA near 15200 FAWNWOOD LN.

15200 Fawnwood LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:22 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical Service Call at 3911 Pale Moon PlaceActive

Medical Service Call at 3911 Pale Moon Place in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Service Call at 3911 Pale Moon Place near 3911 Pale Moon Place, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

3911 Pale Moon Place, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:19 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveLarcenyArrived

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 12000 IRON BRIDGE PLZ.

12000 Iron Bridge PlzMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:06 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious SituationDispatched

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Situation near DEERFIELD DR / FALLOW DR.

Deerfield Dr / Fallow DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 11:06 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 3500 SOUTH OLD HUNDRED RD.

3500 South Old Hundred RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 11:19 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 15301 Thornwood Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803.

15301 Thornwood Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 15200 FAWNWOOD LN.

15200 Fawnwood LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:22 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 9112 County Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842.

9112 County Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:07 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11600 ROBIOUS RD.

11600 Robious RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:54 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 16116 Lakeridge Parkway, Hanover County, VA 23005.

16116 Lakeridge Parkway, Hanover County, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:39 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 9991 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico County, VA 23233.

9991 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico County, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:39 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 4492 Crown Hill Road, Old Cold Harbor, VA 23111.

4492 Crown Hill Road, Old Cold Harbor, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:35 PM
Source Type
Medical
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Woman accused of shooting 2 lawyers outside North Carolina courthouse after civil hearing

Police say a woman shot two lawyers outside a Raleigh, NC courthouse after a civil hearing. She faces attempted murder charges.

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16-year-old boy dead, driver charged after hit-and-run on Broad Street in Henrico

A juvenile is dead and a man has been charged after a hit-and-run incident on West Broad Street in Henrico Saturday morning.

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Woman dead, man charged after medical emergency response in Henrico

One woman is dead and one man is facing several charges after a medical emergency response in Henrico County Friday evening.

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Richmond Police Department launches Operation Safe Summer to reduce violent crimes

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) has launched Operation Safe Summer (OSS) to reduce violent crime and improve public safety throughout Richmond.

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Veteran cyclists pass through Richmond on a 1,000-mile ride to Ground Zero in New York City

Wounded Warrior Project cyclists passed through Richmond Saturday on a 1,000-mile ride from Jacksonville, Florida to Ground Zero in New York City.

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Mom says accused hit-and-run driver 'has no heart' after son killed on West Broad Street

A Henrico family is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Joshua Driver, killed in an alleged DUI hit-and-run on West Broad Street early Saturday morning.

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Annual Indian and Sri Lankan Food Festival 'brings unity' in Glen Allen: 'It's a fun time'

The annual Indian and Sri Lankan Food Festival in Glen Allen drew families from across the Richmond area Saturday for free food, live music and community connection.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you look up 911 calls?
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.

What is the crime rate in Richmond VA?
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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