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

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertEnroute

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 22, 6:17 PM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Rich: @Powhite Pkwy Sb Between Forest Hill & Chippenham Sb Enroute
Agency
RPD
PriorityArmed Person with, InvestigateArrived

Armed Person with, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Armed Person with, Investigate near 500 E MAIN ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

500 E Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:24 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityStructure FireActive

Structure Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Structure Fire near 12935 CRESCENT PARK DR, STE 2054, MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

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

12935 Crescent Park Dr, Ste 2054, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:26 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
SF
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityAssaultDispatched

ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assault near 4600 MILLRIDGE PKWY.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

4600 Millridge PkwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:56 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityAssault, InvestigateArrived

ASSAULT, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Investigate near 3400 WALMSLEY BLVD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

3400 Walmsley BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:16 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityAssault, InvestigateEnroute

ASSAULT, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Investigate near 500 DECATUR ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

500 Decatur StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:36 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 12901 BRIGGS RD, CHESTER, VA.

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

12901 Briggs Rd, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:27 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Alarm at BusinessActive

Fire Alarm at Business in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Business near 1752 Sanctuary Trail Drive, Goochland County, VA 23238.

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

1752 Sanctuary Trail Drive, Goochland County, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:53 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
4 Updates
PriorityFire Incident at Argent LaneActive

Fire Incident at Argent Lane in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident at Argent Lane near 3731 Argent Lane, Richmond, VA 23237.

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

3731 Argent Lane, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:19 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Public ServiceActive

Fire Public Service in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire Public Service near 3102 Sussex Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860.

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

3102 Sussex Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:31 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at BusinessActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Business in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Business near 12830 West Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238.

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

12830 West Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at BusinessActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Business in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Business near 1623 West Creek Parkway, Goochland County, VA 23238.

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

1623 West Creek Parkway, Goochland County, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:23 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Temple AvenueActive

Fire Incident at Temple Avenue in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Incident at Temple Avenue near 1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:53 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
5 Updates
PriorityMedical Call with Fire Units On Scene at Residential areaActive

Medical Call with Fire Units On Scene at Residential area in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Call with Fire Units On Scene at Residential area near 2420 Pemberton Road, Richmond, VA 23233.

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

2420 Pemberton Road, Richmond, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:24 PM
Source Type
Fire

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

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ActiveCrash, Property DamageEnroute

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near W 22ND ST/SPRINGHILL AVE RICH. First reported 15 min ago.

W 22nd St/Springhill Ave RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 6:16 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage W 22nd St/Springhill Ave Rich Enroute
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveDisabled Vehicle HaDispatched

DISABLED VEHICLE--HA in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 200 EAST HUNDRED RD. First reported 22 min ago.

200 East Hundred RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:09 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle--Ha 200 East Hundred Rd Dispatched
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 3600 WOODSON AVE. First reported 31 min ago.

3600 Woodson AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:00 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 3600 Woodson Ave Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Personal InjuryArrived

Crash, Personal Injury in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 2500 E MAIN ST. First reported 46 min ago.

2500 E Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:45 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury 2500 E Main St Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 231 E HUNDRED RD. First reported 0 min ago.

231 E Hundred RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 6:03 Pm

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near I95 S BROOK RD EN 81A / BROOK RD. First reported 1 min ago.

I95 S Brook Rd En 81a / Brook RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Corridor
I95
Source Detail
5:58 Pm I95 S Brook Rd En 81a / Brook Rd Arrived 6:03 Pm
Agency
Hpd
ActiveTraffic CrashActive

Traffic Crash in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 76 MM 11 NB, MIDLOTHIAN, VA. First reported 18 min ago.

76 Mm 11 Nb, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:13 PM
Source Detail
Traffic Crash 76 MM 11 NB, MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Traffic Crash
ActiveGas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas Powered SawActive

Gas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas-Powered Saw in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas-Powered Saw near 1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:49 PM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveWire Down with Sparks and Tree FallenActive

Wire Down with Sparks and Tree Fallen in Caroline

Public source reports Wire Down with Sparks and Tree Fallen near 16085 Lakeshore Drive, Bowling Green, VA 22427.

16085 Lakeshore Drive, Bowling Green, VA 22427Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:45 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActivePolice ServiceDispatched

POLICE SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Police Service near 10000 IRON BRIDGE RD.

10000 Iron Bridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:06 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / TUXFORD RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Midlothian Tpke / Tuxford RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
Routine6:27 PMAssigned 6:27 Pm

6:27 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near I64 W GASKINS RD EN 180B / GASKINS RD. First reported 1 min ago.

I64 W Gaskins Rd En 180b / Gaskins RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 6:27 Pm
Routine6:27 PMAssigned 6:28 Pm

6:27 PM in Henrico

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

N Parham Rd / Mayland DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 6:28 Pm
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateEnroute

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 4800 RADFORD AVE.

4800 Radford AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:20 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveMISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit RequiredArrived

MISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required in Richmond

Public source reports MISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required near 700 BANCROFT AVE.

700 Bancroft AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:07 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveRunawayDispatched

RUNAWAY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Runaway near 1300 GRAVITY HILL TRL.

1300 Gravity Hill TrlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:06 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFraud /Forgery Incident, InvestigateArrived

Fraud /Forgery Incident, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Fraud /Forgery Incident, Investigate near 300 N 18TH ST.

300 N 18th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:02 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMental Subject, Mental Subject EmergentArrived

Mental Subject, Mental Subject Emergent in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Mental Subject Emergent near 1000 HULL ST.

1000 Hull StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:53 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveUnnecessary Noise, InvestigateEnroute

Unnecessary Noise, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 7300 RIVERSIDE DR.

7300 Riverside DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:51 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveMISSING PERSON, DPR Call Take A Report Normal (NOT Juvenile or Elderly)Arrived

MISSING PERSON, DPR Call - Take A Report Normal (NOT Juvenile or Elderly) in Richmond

Public source reports MISSING PERSON, DPR Call - Take A Report Normal (NOT Juvenile or Elderly) near 1800 N 22ND ST.

1800 N 22nd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:26 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateEnroute

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 4600 RICHMOND HWY.

4600 Richmond HwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:23 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerDispatched

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 2900 PATTERSON AVE.

2900 Patterson AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:49 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 200 W GRACE ST.

200 W Grace StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:42 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Active6:05 PMEnroute 6:29 Pm

6:05 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:05 PM near 3000 Block GREENWAY AVE.

3000 Block Greenway AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 6:29 Pm
Routine4:02 PMArv 12:00 Am

4:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:02 PM near 5200 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5200 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active6:13 PMArrived 6:22 Pm

6:13 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:13 PM near 5800 Block BREMO RD.

5800 Block BREMO RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:22 Pm
Routine6:24 PMAssigned 6:29 Pm

6:24 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:24 PM near 1200 Block FORT ALVIS WAY.

1200 Block Fort Alvis WayMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 6:29 Pm
Active5:54 PMArrived 6:00 Pm

5:54 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:54 PM near 4900 Block WOOD THRUSH CIR.

4900 Block Wood Thrush CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:00 Pm
Active5:42 PMArrived 5:47 Pm

5:42 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:42 PM near 9900 Block INDEPENDENCE PARK DR.

9900 Block Independence Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:47 Pm
Active6:20 PMEnroute 6:21 Pm

6:20 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:20 PM near 3600 Block MECHANICSVILLE TPKE.

3600 Block Mechanicsville TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 6:21 Pm
Active4:31 PMEnroute 6:17 Pm

4:31 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:31 PM near 700 Block SPOTTSWOOD RD.

700 Block Spottswood RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 6:17 Pm
Active5:30 PMArrived 5:46 Pm

5:30 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:30 PM near 7900 Block W BROAD ST.

7900 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:46 Pm
Active6:05 PMArrived 6:29 Pm

6:05 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:05 PM near SPRINGFIELD RD / MEADOWGREEN RD.

Springfield Rd / Meadowgreen RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:29 Pm
Routine4:38 PMArv 12:00 Am

4:38 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:38 PM near RIDGE RD / BROOK RD.

Ridge Rd / Brook RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 6:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near XX MM 11 NB.

Xx Mm 11 NbHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:13 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near Davis Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860.

Davis Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:26 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 2312 Franklin Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

2312 Franklin Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:07 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 9300 Sliding Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005.

9300 Sliding Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:06 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 3370 Pump Road, Short Pump, VA 23233.

3370 Pump Road, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:58 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 11020 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112.

11020 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:53 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11000 HULL STREET RD.

11000 Hull Street RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:51 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
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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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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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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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