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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Goochland (County)

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near I-64W from MM 175.06. 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.

I-64W from MM 175.06Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:01 AM
Corridor
I-64
Source Detail
On I-64 at Mile Marker 175.1 in the County Outside Fire Goochland, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Disabled Tractor Trailer. the West Exit 175 Narrows.
Source
Vdot 511
PriorityMedical Event: Stroke AssistanceActive

Medical Event: Stroke Assistance in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event: Stroke Assistance near 821 Chase Wellesley Drive, Short Pump, VA 23233.

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

821 Chase Wellesley Drive, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:28 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityMedical IncidentActive

Medical Incident in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Incident near 152 Hickory Lane, Louisa County, VA 23024.

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

152 Hickory Lane, Louisa County, VA 23024Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:30 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityAssaultDispatched

ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assault near 6000 IRON BRIDGE RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

6000 Iron Bridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:00 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched

Routine signals

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

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ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11600 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

11600 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle 11600 Midlothian Tpke Arrived
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
ActiveCrash, Property DamageEnroute

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 600 S DAVIS AVE. First reported 6 min ago.

600 S Davis AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:30 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 600 S Davis Ave Enroute
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 7000 WINTERPOCK RD.

7000 Winterpock RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:25 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveHIT & RUN Motor Vehicle AccidentArrived

HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident in Chesterfield

Public source reports HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident near 4900 CALDWELL AVE.

4900 Caldwell AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 2836 DUNDAS RD. First reported 0 min ago.

2836 Dundas RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveTraffic IncidentThree Chopt

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1700 Block N PARHAM RD. First reported 2 min ago.

1700 Block N Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
ENROUTE 11:12 AM 1700 Block N PARHAM RD Three Chopt
Agency
Hpd
ActiveHIT & RUN Motor Vehicle AccidentDispatched

HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident in Chesterfield

Public source reports HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident near 13600 TIMBERLAKE CT.

13600 Timberlake CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:11 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

Disabled Vehicle in Chesterfield (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near VA-150N from MM 9. First reported 35 min ago.

VA-150N from MM 9Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:00 AM
Source Detail
On VA-150 North in the County Outside Fire Chesterfield, in the Vicinity Outside Fire the Ramp from VA-150, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Disabled Vehicle.
Source
Vdot 511
Route
VA-150n
ActiveSeizure Medical EventActive

Seizure Medical Event in Caroline

Public source reports Seizure Medical Event near 23781 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546.

23781 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:20 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 13600 TIMBERLAKE CT. First reported 0 min ago.

13600 Timberlake CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
County Status
Dispatched
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 8218 GRAVES RD. First reported 0 min ago.

8218 Graves RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
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 4904 CALDWELL AVE. First reported 0 min ago.

4904 Caldwell AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
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 7001 WINTERPOCK RD. First reported 0 min ago.

7001 Winterpock RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:35 AM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveClosedActive

Closed in Hanover (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near Rt. 702E (Hanover County) from MM 1.22. First reported 1 hr 15 min ago.

Rt. 702E (Hanover County) from MM 1.22Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:20 AM
Source
Vdot 511
Route
Rt. 702E (Hanover County)
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateEnroute

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 3200 W CARY ST.

3200 W Cary StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:27 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
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 CREIGHTON RD.

2100 Creighton RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:25 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreaking & EnteringDispatched

BREAKING & ENTERING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Breaking & Entering near 3300 MEADOWDALE BLVD.

3300 Meadowdale BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:08 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportEnroute

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 2500 SHEILA LN.

2500 Sheila LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:07 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required)Arrived

LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) near 300 W GRACE ST.

300 W Grace StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:04 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 1500 WINTERS HILL CIR.

1500 Winters Hill CirHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:01 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreak & Enter, InvestigateArrived

Break & Enter, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Investigate near 1900 W MAIN ST.

1900 W Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:58 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSTOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required)Enroute

STOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) in Richmond

Public source reports STOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) near 2400 WOOD ST.

2400 Wood StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:38 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 300 N 8TH ST.

300 N 8th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:30 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
RoutineEnroute 10:44 AmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 10:44 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 10:44 Am near 12300 Block GRAHAM MEADOWS DR.

12300 Block Graham Meadows DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 10:01 AmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 10:01 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 10:01 Am near 4000 Block GASKINS RD.

4000 Block Gaskins RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineEnroute 10:21 AmVarina

ENROUTE 10:21 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 10:21 Am near 4500 Block S LABURNUM AVE.

4500 Block S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineAssigned 10:24 AmFairfield

ASSIGNED 10:24 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 10:24 Am near 9200 Block LYDELL DR.

9200 Block Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 11:31 AmVarina

ENROUTE 11:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:31 Am near 5900 Block TECHNOLOGY BLVD.

5900 Block Technology BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 11:08 AmVarina

ENROUTE 11:08 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:08 Am near 9400 Block OSBORNE TPKE.

9400 Block Osborne TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineAssigned 11:20 AmBrookland

ASSIGNED 11:20 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 11:20 Am near 5000 Block SULKY DR.

5000 Block SULKY DRMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineEnroute 11:05 AmFairfield

ENROUTE 11:05 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:05 Am near MECHANICSVILLE TPKE CITY LINE.

Mechanicsville Tpke City LineMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineAssigned 11:15 AmFairfield

ASSIGNED 11:15 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 11:15 Am near 2500 Block AUSTIN AVE.

2500 Block Austin AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 11:25 AmBrookland

ENROUTE 11:25 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:25 Am near 2600 Block WALDO LN.

2600 Block WALDO LNMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineAssigned 11:17 AmVarina

ASSIGNED 11:17 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 11:17 Am near 1400 Block E WASHINGTON ST.

1400 Block E Washington StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:29 AmFairfield

ARRIVED 11:29 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:29 Am near 7900 Block BROOK RD.

7900 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineAssigned 11:22 AmThree Chopt

ASSIGNED 11:22 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 11:22 Am near PUMP RD / JOHN ROLFE PKWY.

Pump Rd / John Rolfe PkwyMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 29, 11:34 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 17400 MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT DR.

17400 Memorial Tournament DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:30 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFuneral EscortArrived

FUNERAL ESCORT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Funeral Escort near 18100 GENITO RD.

18100 Genito RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:20 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 200 BEAUFONT HILLS DR.

200 Beaufont Hills DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:18 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveCheck the WelfareArrived

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 13200 RITTENHOUSE DR.

13200 Rittenhouse DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 15600 WOODS EDGE RD.

15600 Woods Edge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:42 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, Dpr Call Advice OnlyEnroute

Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only near 00 W BROOKLAND PARK BLVD.

00 W Brookland Park BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:22 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 100 CHASNELL RD.

100 Chasnell RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:23 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 300 TURNER RD.

300 Turner RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:18 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical Alarm ActivationActive

Medical Alarm Activation in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Alarm Activation near 206 Cammack Street, Louisa, VA 23093.

206 Cammack Street, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:29 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 7111 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

7111 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:27 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 119 Chasnell Road, Richmond, VA 23236.

119 Chasnell Road, Richmond, VA 23236Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:25 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 328 Fairfax Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

328 Fairfax Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:24 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 11814 Chester Road, Chester, VA 23831.

11814 Chester Road, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:18 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 5209 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150.

5209 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:18 AM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in Goochland (County)I-64W from MM 175.06 area, Goochland (County) | mapped coordinate
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Medical Event: Stroke Assistance in HenricoChase Wellesley Drive, Short Pump, VA 23233 area, Henrico | mapped coordinate
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Medical Incident in LouisaHickory Lane, Louisa County, VA 23024 area, Louisa | mapped coordinate
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ASSAULT in ChesterfieldIRON BRIDGE RD area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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DISABLED VEHICLE in ChesterfieldMIDLOTHIAN TPKE 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.

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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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