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.
Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.
Public source reports Random Gunfire, Investigate near 5200 SALEM ST.
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Public source reports Random Gunfire, Investigate near : EST 1956 RAVEN ST RICH.
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Public source reports Structure Fire near 1920 STONEWALL AVE, RICHMOND, VA.
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Public source reports Medical Event: Cardiac Arrest near 8088 Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Rosekill Road near 233 Rosegill Road, Richmond, VA 23236.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 8209 Stone River Court, Rockwood, VA 23235.
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Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 4921 New Line Road, Gum Spring, VA 23065.
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Public source reports Uncontrolled Medical Reading at Country Manor Lane near 5808 Country Manor Lane, Richmond, VA 23234.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm near 233 ROSEGILL RD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.
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Public source reports Fire Public Service near 13501 Brandy Oaks Road, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.
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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.
Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 5500 HOPKINS RD.
Public source reports Welfare Check, Investigate near JAHNKE RD/MARLOWE RD RICH.
Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 521 Springdale Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Public source reports Police Information near HOPKINS RD / OLD HOPKINS RD.
Public source reports High Water-Police near 9400 HOPKINS RD.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 5510 HOPKINS RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CHESTER RD / PERRYMONT RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 9401 HOPKINS RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near KINGSLAND RD / SALEM CHURCH RD. First reported 0 min ago.
Public source reports Public Service near 200 ROSEGILL RD.
Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 2600 NORTH AVE.
Public source reports Id Call Only near 5800 BREMO RD.
Public source reports Check the Welfare near 9900 JEAN DR.
Public source reports Larceny near 6500 PEBBLESPRING DR.
Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 3300 RICHMOND HWY.
Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 500 BAINBRIDGE ST.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near N 7TH ST/E MAIN ST RICH.
Public source reports Domestic near 6200 CROWNE CREEK DR.
Public source reports Disturbance near 7000 COMMONS PLZ.
Public source reports Wanted Subject near 2700 EAST HUNDRED RD.
Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 1000 CARLISLE AVE.
Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 6700 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near PARK AVE/N ROWLAND ST RICH.
Public source reports Disable Vehicle - Hazard, Investigate near 3800 GLENWOOD AVE.
Public source reports 10:49 PM near MONUMENT AVE / BEVRIDGE RD.
Public source reports 8:58 PM near 2300 Block CARLISLE CT.
Public source reports 8:04 PM near 4400 Block S LABURNUM AVE.
Public source reports 10:26 PM near 4200 Block GLADEWATER RD.
Public source reports 7:52 PM near 5800 Block BREMO RD.
Public source reports Loud Music, Investigate near 1700 CLARKSON RD.
Public source reports Check the Welfare near 13200 SHERRI DR.
Public source reports Medical Event near 6412 Wedgewood Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Public source reports EMS Call near 20200 ROWANTY CT.
Public source reports Medical Event near Jefferson Highway, Louisa, VA 23093.
Public source reports Medical Event near 11319 Covina Lane, Chesterfield, VA 23838.
Public source reports Medical Event near West Providence Road, Chestnut Hill, VA 23236.
Public source reports EMS Call near 11300 COVINA LN.
Public source reports Medical Event near 9147 Caleb Drive, Atlee, VA 23116.
Public source reports Medical Event near 1776 Cambridge Drive, Henrico, VA 23238.
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A tractor-trailer driver was charged after crashing into a car and multiple nearby boats Monday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police (VSP).
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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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