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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.

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

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PriorityDomestic AssaultArrived

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 12300 BUCKINGHAM ST.

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12300 Buckingham StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 8:59 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityResidential Fire AlarmActive

Residential Fire Alarm in Hanover

Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 9100 Cardinal Creek Drive, Atlee, VA 23116.

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9100 Cardinal Creek Drive, Atlee, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:06 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityFire IncidentActive

Fire Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident near Chesterfield County Jail, Mimms Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

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Chesterfield County Jail, Mimms Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 7:23 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 SNEAD RD/BROAD ROCK BLVD RICH. First reported 10 min ago.

Snead Rd/Broad Rock Blvd RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 9:36 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Snead Rd/Broad Rock Blvd Rich 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 COMMONWEALTH CENTRE PKWY / HULL STREET RD.

Commonwealth Centre Pkwy / Hull Street RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 9:26 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 9:17 Pm

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7700 Block E PARHAM RD. First reported 2 min ago.

7700 Block E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:44 PM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
9:17 Pm 7700 Block E Parham Rd Arrived 9:17 Pm
Agency
Hpd
ActiveMedical Fault at Whiteside RoadActive

Medical Fault at Whiteside Road in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Fault at Whiteside Road near 200 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA 23150.

200 Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA 23150Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 8:21 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveFuel Spill AssistanceActive

Fuel Spill Assistance in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fuel Spill Assistance near 735 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

735 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 7:45 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActivePolice ServiceArrived

POLICE SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Police Service near 2300 SOUTHLAND DR.

2300 Southland DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:00 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COMMONWEALTH CENTRE PKWY / HULL STREET RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Commonwealth Centre Pkwy / Hull Street RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:45 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 4000 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

4000 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:37 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportDispatched

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 500 W FRANKLIN ST.

500 W Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:35 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 7500 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

7500 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:34 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedDispatched

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 2700 W BROAD ST.

2700 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:30 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, PersonArrived

SUSPICIOUS, PERSON in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Person near 100 S LAUREL ST.

100 S Laurel StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:30 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near COMMONWEALTH CENTRE PKWY / HULL STREET RD.

Commonwealth Centre Pkwy / Hull Street RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 9:28 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
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, 9:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerEnroute

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 600 W SOUTHSIDE PLZ.

600 W Southside PlzHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:02 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportArrived

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 1000 GERMAN SCHOOL RD.

1000 German School RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:01 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSuspicious VehicleDispatched

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Vehicle near HULL STREET RD / MAGNOLIA GREEN PKWY.

Hull Street Rd / Magnolia Green PkwyMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 9:01 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssistDispatched

ASSIST in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assist near 7400 NEWBYS CROSSING DR.

7400 Newbys Crossing DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:54 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarceny, InvestigateArrived

LARCENY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Investigate near 1100 ST JOHN ST.

1100 St John StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:52 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 1700 E BROAD ST.

1700 E Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:51 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveReckless Driving, InvestigateArrived

Reckless Driving, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Reckless Driving, Investigate near RICH: @MAIN STREET STATION.

Rich: @Main Street StationHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:50 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted SubjectDispatched

WANTED SUBJECT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Wanted Subject near 7100 TIM PRICE WAY.

7100 Tim Price WayHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 7:47 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
Routine9:23 PMAssigned 9:24 Pm

9:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:23 PM near 300 Block ENGLESIDE DR.

300 Block Engleside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:44 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 9:24 Pm
Routine7:42 PMArv 12:00 Am

7:42 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:42 PM near S LABURNUM AVE / EUBANK RD.

S Laburnum Ave / Eubank RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 9:44 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active9:09 PMEnroute 9:38 Pm

9:09 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:09 PM near 1900 Block GREENHURST DR.

1900 Block Greenhurst DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 9:44 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 9:38 Pm
Active8:29 PMArrived 8:36 Pm

8:29 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:29 PM near N LABURNUM AVE / NINE MILE RD.

N Laburnum Ave / Nine Mile RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 9:44 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 8:36 Pm
ActiveMental Subject, Investigate EMSArrived

Mental Subject, Investigate EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Investigate EMS near 0 N 2ND ST.

0 N 2nd StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:35 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAnimal Control PD OnArrived

ANIMAL CONTROL PD ON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Animal Control PD On near 15300 HARROWGATE RD.

15300 Harrowgate RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:00 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveAnimal Control PD OnDispatched

ANIMAL CONTROL PD ON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Animal Control PD On near 11600 WOOD BLUFF LOOP.

11600 Wood Bluff LoopMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 8:50 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 9800 BRANDYWINE AVE.

9800 Brandywine AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:30 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 1000 BOULDER LAKE TER.

1000 Boulder Lake TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:29 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 15301 Thornwood Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803.

15301 Thornwood Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:45 PM
Source Type
Medical
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, 9:45 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event Chest Pain/Heart ProblemsActive

Medical Event - Chest Pain/Heart Problems in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event - Chest Pain/Heart Problems near 3936 Digby Court, Richmond, VA 232331256.

3936 Digby Court, Richmond, VA 232331256Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:37 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Amelia

Public source reports Medical Event near 1500 Elm Cottage Road, Amelia County, VA 23002.

1500 Elm Cottage Road, Amelia County, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:36 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 10013 Brightstone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112.

10013 Brightstone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:17 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 10000 BRIGHTSTONE DR.

10000 Brightstone DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:15 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
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One woman is dead and one man is facing several charges after a medical emergency response in Henrico County Friday evening.

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Richmond Police Department launches Operation Safe Summer to reduce violent crimes

The Richmond Police Department (RPD) has launched Operation Safe Summer (OSS) to reduce violent crime and improve public safety throughout Richmond.

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Butterflies, native plants and a new lake walk: Lewis Ginter's $31 million expansion is now open

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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.

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.

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.

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.

How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

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.

Can you look up 911 calls?
You usually cannot search live raw 911 calls, but some agencies publish call-for-service summaries or public records.

Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

What is the crime rate in Richmond VA?
Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

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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