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

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.

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11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:29 PM
Source Detail
Overturned Motor Vehicle Accident On River Road 11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 Fire Priority 1 (Immediate)
Source Type
Fire
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityOverdose PoisoningActive

Overdose Poisoning in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Overdose Poisoning near 613 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

613 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:36 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityUnconscious Medical EmergencyActive

Unconscious Medical Emergency in Henrico

Public source reports Unconscious Medical Emergency near 808 Francis Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

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

808 Francis Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:17 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityBrush Fire Near Woods Edge RoadActive

Brush Fire Near Woods Edge Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Brush Fire near Woods Edge Road near 95 North Street, Chesterfield County, VA 23831.

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95 North Street, Chesterfield County, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:30 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center StreetActive

Fire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center Street in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center Street near 11946 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831.

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

11946 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:53 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 4411 Courthouse Road, Prince George, VA 23875.

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

4411 Courthouse Road, Prince George, VA 23875Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 9:45 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityChest Pain EmergencyActive

Chest Pain Emergency in Henrico

Public source reports Chest Pain Emergency near 1608 Forest Glen Road, Richmond, VA 23228.

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

1608 Forest Glen Road, Richmond, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:23 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityDESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call Take A ReportArrived

DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 2200 JOPLIN AVE.

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

2200 Joplin AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 10:52 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityOutside FireActive

Outside Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Outside Fire near 1 N 95 WOODS EDGE RD - 10 RD, SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.

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

1 N 95 Woods Edge Rd - 10 Rd, South Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Outside Fire
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityBrush Brush FireArrived

BRUSH - BRUSH FIRE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Brush - Brush Fire near 15100 WOODS EDGE RD.

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

15100 Woods Edge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Response at Gateway EastActive

Fire Response at Gateway East in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Response at Gateway East near 123 Gateway East, Tuckahoe, VA 23229.

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

123 Gateway East, Tuckahoe, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:16 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityVehicle FireActive

Vehicle Fire in Hanover

Public source reports Vehicle Fire near 8382 Brittewood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

8382 Brittewood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:11 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates

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

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ActiveSuspicious PersonArrived

SUSPICIOUS PERSON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Person near 5400 BEULAH RD.

5400 Beulah RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 12:23 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1800 4TH AVE. First reported 35 min ago.

1800 4th AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:01 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 1800 4th Ave Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 3000 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE. First reported 56 min ago.

3000 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:40 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 3000 Chamberlayne Ave Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentThree Chopt

Traffic Incident in Henrico

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

N Parham Rd / Skipwith RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
Arrived 11:47 Am N Parham Rd / Skipwith Rd Three Chopt
Agency
Hpd
ActiveTraffic CrashActive

Traffic Crash in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11986 RIVER RD, CHESTERFIELD, VA. First reported 8 min ago.

11986 River Rd, Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:27 PM
Source Detail
Traffic Crash 11986 River Rd, Chesterfield, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Traffic Crash
ActiveTraffic Complaint, InvestigateArrived

Traffic Complaint, Investigate in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CHAMBERLAYNE PKWY/W BAKER ST RICH. First reported 34 min ago.

Chamberlayne Pkwy/W Baker St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 12:02 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11986 RIVER RD. First reported 0 min ago.

11986 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:35 PM
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 2700 FLOUR MILL DR.

2700 Flour Mill DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:26 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 9700 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

9700 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:23 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 3400 WALMSLEY BLVD.

3400 Walmsley BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 700 ADKINS RD.

700 Adkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:01 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarceny, Take A ReportArrived

LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Take A Report near 700 STOCKTON ST.

700 Stockton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:36 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportEnroute

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 3400 W CLAY ST.

3400 W Clay StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:20 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 3800 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

3800 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:09 AM
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 3800 HUNTWOOD RD.

3800 Huntwood RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 10:57 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveD.O.A., InvestigateEnroute

D.O.A., INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports D.O.A., Investigate near 2400 FAIRMOUNT AVE.

2400 Fairmount AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 10:42 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
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 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineEnroute 11:40 AmVarina

ENROUTE 11:40 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:40 Am near 100 Block N HOLLY AVE.

100 Block N Holly AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:25 AmFairfield

ARRIVED 11:25 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:25 Am near 600 Block N LABURNUM AVE.

600 Block N Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 11:34 AmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 11:34 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:34 Am near 11500 Block CHURCH RD.

11500 Block Church RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 12:02 PmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 12:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:02 Pm near 8000 Block W BROAD ST.

8000 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineEnroute 12:11 PmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 12:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:11 Pm near 11200 Block OAKSTONE DR.

11200 Block Oakstone DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineAssigned 12:14 PmTuckahoe

ASSIGNED 12:14 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:14 Pm near PEMBERTON RD / PEMBERTON RIDGE LN.

Pemberton Rd / Pemberton Ridge LnMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 12:23 PmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 12:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:23 Pm near 100 Block GATEWAY EAST.

100 Block Gateway EastMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineEnroute 12:29 PmTuckahoe

ENROUTE 12:29 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:29 Pm near FALCONBRIDGE DR / ROUNDING RUN.

Falconbridge Dr / Rounding RunMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 12:25 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 12:25 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:25 Pm near 7100 Block BROOK RD.

7100 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:34 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
ActivePublic ServiceActive

Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 2749 FLOUR MILL DR, MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

2749 Flour Mill Dr, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:26 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Public Service
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 10200 CLAYBAR TRL.

10200 Claybar TrlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:10 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMissing PersonDispatched

MISSING PERSON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Missing Person near 11900 REEDY BRANCH RD.

11900 Reedy Branch RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:37 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 11000 TIMONIUM DR.

11000 Timonium DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:20 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 5700 HOPKINS RD.

5700 Hopkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:16 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 4835 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231.

4835 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:35 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Response at 3430 Kingshorn RoadActive

Medical Response at 3430 Kingshorn Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Response at 3430 Kingshorn Road near 3430 Kingsland Road, Richmond, VA 23237.

3430 Kingsland Road, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:35 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 17318 Rocky Ford Road, Hanover County, VA 23015.

17318 Rocky Ford Road, Hanover County, VA 23015Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:33 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11900 RIVER RD.

11900 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:27 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 11072 Palmwood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

11072 Palmwood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:25 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11600 ROBIOUS RD.

11600 Robious RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:20 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near Days Inn, 12208 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.

Days Inn, 12208 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:20 PM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in ChesterfieldRiver Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Overdose Poisoning in Colonial HeightsColonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 area, Colonial Heights | mapped coordinate
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Unconscious Medical Emergency in HenricoFrancis Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 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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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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