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PriorityDistur W/WeaponDispatched

DISTUR W/WEAPON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Distur W/Weapon near 12700 ROUTE 1.

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VA-1 CorridorMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:05 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentArrived

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 600 N 16TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

600 N 16th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:33 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityStructure FireActive

Structure Fire in Hanover

Public source reports Structure Fire near 7049 Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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

7049 Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:35 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PrioritySeizure at South LaVernon AvenueActive

Seizure at South LaVernon Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Seizure at South LaVernon Avenue near 4700 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231.

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

4700 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:18 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityFire Incident at Wingfield LaneActive

Fire Incident at Wingfield Lane in Caroline

Public source reports Fire Incident at Wingfield Lane near 13476 Wingfield Lane, Ruther Glen, VA 22546.

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

13476 Wingfield Lane, Ruther Glen, VA 22546Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:40 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityDiabetic Emergency at South Airport DriveActive

Diabetic Emergency at South Airport Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Diabetic Emergency at South Airport Drive near Wawa, 500 South Airport Drive, Sandston, VA 23231.

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

Wawa, 500 South Airport Drive, Sandston, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:24 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityDiabetic Emergency at Redstone DriveActive

Diabetic Emergency at Redstone Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Diabetic Emergency at Redstone Drive near 3836 Redstone Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23294.

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

3836 Redstone Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23294Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:04 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityFall at Queensland DriveActive

Fall at Queensland Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fall at Queensland Drive near 2931 Queensland Drive, Richmond, VA 23294.

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

2931 Queensland Drive, Richmond, VA 23294Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:03 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityFall at Glenbrook Circle WestActive

Fall at Glenbrook Circle West in Henrico

Public source reports Fall at Glenbrook Circle West near 17 Glenbrooke Circle West, Richmond, VA 23229.

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

17 Glenbrooke Circle West, Richmond, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 1:56 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityGeneral Fire Alarm at 1205 Duke Outside Fire Gloucester StreetActive

General Fire Alarm at 1205 Duke Outside Fire Gloucester Street in Colonial Heights

Public source reports General Fire Alarm at 1205 Duke Outside Fire Gloucester Street near 1205 Duke Outside Fire Gloucester Street, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

1205 Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Public ServiceActive

Fire Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Public Service near 621 Mt Hermon Road, Midlothian, VA 23112.

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

621 Mt Hermon Road, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 1:34 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Sanny Hook RoadActive

Fire Incident at Sanny Hook Road in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Incident at Sanny Hook Road near 2838 Sandy Hook Road, Sandy Hook, VA 23153.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

2838 Sandy Hook Road, Sandy Hook, VA 23153Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:37 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 100 E LADIES MILE RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

100 E Ladies Mile RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:27 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 3800 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

3800 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:53 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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ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 600 W SOUTHSIDE PLZ. First reported 39 min ago.

600 W Southside PlzHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:52 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 600 W Southside Plz 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 3300 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD. First reported 40 min ago.

3300 N Arthur Ashe BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:51 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 3300 N Arthur Ashe Blvd Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 1:45 Pm

Traffic Incident in Henrico

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

Homeview Dr / N Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
1:40 Pm Homeview Dr / N Parham Rd Arrived 1:45 Pm
Agency
Hpd
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 10400 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

10400 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 1:38 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveWelfare Check, InvestigateArrived

Welfare Check, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, Investigate near 500 W BACON ST.

500 W Bacon StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical Assistance RequestActive

Medical Assistance Request in Amelia

Public source reports Medical Assistance Request near 11830 North Lodore Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

11830 North Lodore Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:51 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 10400 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

10400 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 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 LEIGHWORTH BLVD / HILLER DR. First reported 0 min ago.

Leighworth Blvd / Hiller DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 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 HULL STREET RD / BRAD MCNEER PKWY. First reported 0 min ago.

Hull Street Rd / Brad Mcneer PkwyMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveShopliftingDispatched

SHOPLIFTING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shoplifting near 5700 HOPKINS RD.

5700 Hopkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:26 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFraud /Forgery Incident, Dpr Call Take A ReportArrived

FRAUD /FORGERY INCIDENT, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports Fraud /Forgery Incident, Dpr Call - Take A Report near 1400 GAVESTONE CT.

1400 Gavestone CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:24 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateEnroute

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 3000 NINE MILE RD.

3000 Nine Mile RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 2:23 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or DepartmentArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near 2200 HULL ST.

2200 Hull StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:11 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 900 SLEDD ST.

900 Sledd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:09 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateArrived

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 1300 DREWRY ST.

1300 Drewry StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:01 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLarceny, InvestigateArrived

LARCENY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Investigate near N HARRISON ST/W MAIN ST RICH.

N Harrison St/W Main St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 1:15 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
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 500 STOCKTON ST.

500 Stockton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:15 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Routine2:03 PMArv 12:00 Am

2:03 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:03 PM near 8300 Block LANSDOWNE RD.

8300 Block Lansdowne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active2:09 PMArrived 2:13 Pm

2:09 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:09 PM near 5300 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5300 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 2:13 Pm
Active2:18 PMArrived 2:19 Pm

2:18 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:18 PM near 5200 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5200 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 2:19 Pm
Routine11:11 PMTrnsprt 4:13 Am

11:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:11 PM near 7500 Block BROOK RD.

7500 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 4:13 Am
Routine6:31 AMArv 12:00 Am

6:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:31 AM near WILLARD RD / W BROAD ST.

Willard Rd / W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active12:20 PMArrived 2:00 Pm

12:20 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 12:20 PM near 300 Block NEWBRIDGE RD.

300 Block Newbridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 2:00 Pm
Routine2:21 PMAssigned 2:22 Pm

2:21 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:21 PM near 3000 Block COLLINS RD.

3000 Block Collins RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 2:22 Pm
Active2:07 PMEnroute 2:11 Pm

2:07 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:07 PM near E NINE MILE RD / N HOLLY AVE.

E Nine Mile Rd / N Holly AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 2:11 Pm
Active12:39 PMArrived 12:53 Pm

12:39 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 12:39 PM near 6200 Block WEST CLUB LN.

6200 Block West Club LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 12:53 Pm
Active2:09 PMEnroute 2:12 Pm

2:09 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:09 PM near WESTWOOD AVE / DABNEY RD.

Westwood Ave / Dabney RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 2:12 Pm
Active2:10 PMEnroute 2:12 Pm

2:10 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:10 PM near GAY AVE / S LABURNUM AVE.

Gay Ave / S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 2:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 2:12 Pm
ActiveUnattended Package at Collins RoadActive

Unattended Package at Collins Road in Henrico

Public source reports Unattended Package at Collins Road near 304 Collins Road, East Highland Park, VA 23223.

304 Collins Road, East Highland Park, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:22 PM
Source Type
Police
ActiveShopliftingDispatched

SHOPLIFTING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shoplifting near 11300 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

11300 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:07 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAnimal Fight ReportedActive

Animal Fight Reported in Louisa

Public source reports Animal Fight Reported near 202 West 2nd Street, Mineral, VA 23117.

202 West 2nd Street, Mineral, VA 23117Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 1:13 PM
Source Type
Police
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveCommercial Smoke Alarm ActivationActive

Commercial Smoke Alarm Activation in Amelia

Public source reports Commercial Smoke Alarm Activation near Amelia Inn & Suites, 15181 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

Amelia Inn & Suites, 15181 Patrick Henry Highway, Amelia Court House, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 11:31 AM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveMedical Emergency at Trader Joe'SActive

Medical Emergency at Trader Joe'S in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11331 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233. First reported 6 min ago.

11331 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:25 PM
Source Type
Medical
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
6 Min Old
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 5000 NEWBYS BRIDGE RD.

5000 Newbys Bridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 2:09 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 7300 NORWOOD POND PL.

7300 Norwood Pond PlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 1:54 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 500 Folar Trail, Hopewell, VA 23860.

500 Folar Trail, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Event near 209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093.

209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:30 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 9495 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

9495 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:27 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveLift Assist at Brook RoadActive

Lift Assist at Brook Road in Henrico

Public source reports Lift Assist at Brook Road near 7636 Brook Road, Lakeside, VA 23228.

7636 Brook Road, Lakeside, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 2:08 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 7305 Norwood Pond Place, Midlothian, VA 23112.

7305 Norwood Pond Place, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 1:57 PM
Source Type
Medical
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DISTUR W/WEAPON in ChesterfieldVA-1 Corridor area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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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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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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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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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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