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

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertArrived

Breaking Traffic Alert in Richmond

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA. 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.

Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:55 PM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Utility Incident, Gas Leak/Odor (Outside) 5900 Fairlee Rd Arrived
Agency
RFD
PriorityFire Alarm Activation IncidentActive

Fire Alarm Activation Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation Incident near 1600 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

1600 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Colonial ChevroletActive

Fire Incident at Colonial Chevrolet in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident at Colonial Chevrolet near Heritage Chevrolet, 12420 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831.

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

Heritage Chevrolet, 12420 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 5:42 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Response at Southpark BoulevardActive

Fire Response at Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Response at Southpark Boulevard near 798 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

798 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 5:11 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityAssault, Just Occurred / in Progress EMSArrived

ASSAULT, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress - EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Just Occurred / in Progress - EMS near 500 S 14TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

500 S 14th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:35 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Monument AvenueActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Monument Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Monument Avenue near 5100 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

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

5100 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:55 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard On Lowell StreetActive

Fire Alarm Hazard On Lowell Street in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard On Lowell Street near 406 Lowell Street, Highland Springs, VA 23223.

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

406 Lowell Street, Highland Springs, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:41 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 1625 ASHTON PARK DR, SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.

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

1625 Ashton Park Dr, South Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:23 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityResidential Fire AlarmActive

Residential Fire Alarm in Louisa

Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 198 Johnson Hollow Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

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

198 Johnson Hollow Road, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:08 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 2400 N 28TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

2400 N 28th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:42 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived

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

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ActiveWelfare Check, EMS ResponseArrived

Welfare Check, EMS Response in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, EMS Response near 700 N 2ND ST.

700 N 2nd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 5:44 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveFall Incident at Harmony Woods WayActive

Fall Incident at Harmony Woods Way in Henrico

Public source reports Fall Incident at Harmony Woods Way near Discovery Village at the West End, 9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23229.

Discovery Village at the West End, 9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:54 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveDisorderly, Dpr Call Advice OnlyEnroute

Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only near 3400 DANBURY RD.

3400 Danbury RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:59 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 5600 STELLA RD.

5600 Stella RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:58 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, NuisanceArrived

DISORDERLY, NUISANCE in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Nuisance near 3200 PARK AVE.

3200 Park AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:56 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHotspot Curve, without Flashing Blue LightsDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, without Flashing Blue Lights in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, without Flashing Blue Lights near 2100 WHITCOMB ST.

2100 Whitcomb StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:54 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveVandalismDispatched

VANDALISM in Chesterfield

Public source reports Vandalism near 3300 TURNER RD.

3300 Turner RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:54 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 1600 ASHTON PARK DR.

1600 Ashton Park DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:23 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveReckless Driving, InvestigateDispatched

Reckless Driving, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Reckless Driving, Investigate near 1100 SOUTHWOOD PKWY.

1100 Southwood PkwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 6:09 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
Active6:44 PMArrived 6:52 Pm

6:44 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:44 PM near 5600 Block MONTPELIER ST.

5600 Block Montpelier StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:52 Pm
Active5:32 PMArrived 5:39 Pm

5:32 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:32 PM near 1500 Block FOREST AVE.

1500 Block Forest AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:39 Pm
Routine7:02 PMAssigned 7:03 Pm

7:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:02 PM near 3800 Block DELMONT ST.

3800 Block Delmont StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 7:03 Pm
Routine3:02 PMTrnsprt 4:33 Pm

3:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 3:02 PM near 5200 Block BROOK RD.

5200 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 4:33 Pm
Active6:08 PMArrived 6:50 Pm

6:08 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:08 PM near 2100 Block KENT ST.

2100 Block KENT STMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:50 Pm
Routine6:02 PMAssigned 6:02 Pm

6:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:02 PM near W BROAD ST / BROWNSTONE BLVD.

W Broad St / Brownstone BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 6:02 Pm
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 13800 BLUFF RIDGE DR.

13800 Bluff Ridge DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:56 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveGas LeakActive

Gas Leak in Richmond

Public source reports Gas Leak near 5972 FAIRLEE RD, RICHMOND, VA.

5972 Fairlee Rd, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:54 PM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Gas Leak
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 13900 CEDAR CLIFF CT.

13900 Cedar Cliff CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:51 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 00 THURMAN ST.

00 Thurman StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:21 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAnimal Control PD OnDispatched

ANIMAL CONTROL PD ON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Animal Control PD On near 20200 SHEFFIELD PL.

20200 Sheffield PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:19 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 700 W FELLS ST.

700 W Fells StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:00 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Caroline

Public source reports Medical Event near 1727 Bath Road, Caroline County, VA 22501.

1727 Bath Road, Caroline County, VA 22501Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:05 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:05 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Caroline

Public source reports Medical Event near 7343 Twin Cedars Drive, Woodford, VA 22580.

7343 Twin Cedars Drive, Woodford, VA 22580Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:58 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:57 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 16102 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047.

16102 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:49 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 13703 Happy Hill Road, Chester, VA 23831.

13703 Happy Hill Road, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:45 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at North Grove AvenueActive

Medical Event at North Grove Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at North Grove Avenue near 9 North Grove Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075.

9 North Grove Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:43 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 13700 HAPPY HILL RD.

13700 Happy Hill RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:42 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
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27-year-old man stabbed hotel manager, initiated pursuit in Hanover

A 27-year-old man was charged after stabbing a hotel manager and initiating a pursuit after fleeing the scene on Saturday night in Hanover County.

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Henrico family mourning 16-year-old killed in DUI hit-and-run

A Henrico County family is grieving the loss of 16-year-old Joshua Driver, after his family said he was killed in a DUI hit-and-run early Saturday morning on West Broad Street.

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Male with stab wound in chest found in Richmond

A male with a stab wound to the chest was found in Richmond early Sunday morning.

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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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