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 1900 Q ST.
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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.
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Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 1300 Maidens Road, Goochland, VA 23102. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 2253 Maidens Road, Maidens, VA 23102. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.
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Public source reports Armed Person with, Investigate near 200 N 32ND ST.
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Public source reports Structure Fire near 213 Granite Spring Road, Richmond, VA 23225.
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Public source reports Brush Fire at Cedar Lane and Coal Run Road near 9399 Cedar Lane, Disputanta, VA 23842.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Apartment 201 near 370 Kingsbridge Road, Tuckahoe, VA 23238.
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Public source reports Fall with Injuries at Robius Road near 11581 Robious Road, Richmond, VA 23235.
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A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 2300 AMBROSE ST. First reported 39 min ago.
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Public source reports OVERDOSE/POISONING, TLS Unknown Status near 1800 IDLEWOOD AVE.
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Public source reports Brush Fire, Grass near 2000 RIVERSIDE DR.
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Public source reports Vegetation Fire near 2000 RIVERSIDE DR, RICHMOND, VA.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Cox Road near 4050 Cox Road, Innsbrook, VA 23060.
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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.
Public source reports Suspicious Person near 2100 WILLIS RD.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near N ARCH RD / MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E CHARITY ST/N 1ST ST RICH. First reported 6 min ago.
Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 6500 HULL STREET RD.
Public source reports Utility Incident, Water Related near 3500 EAST RICHMOND RD.
Public source reports Suspicious Situation near 6200 POINTER CIR.
Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 3100 DARNLEY DR.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 1500 E MAIN ST.
Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 1000 BAINBRIDGE ST.
Public source reports Assist near 300 KARL LINN DR.
Public source reports Stfir - Structure F near 200 GRANITE SPRING RD.
Public source reports Larceny near 6000 IRONSTONE DR.
Public source reports Stolen Vehicle, Take A Report near 3600 DEEPWATER TERMINAL RD.
Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 8000 Block COSTIN DR.
Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 500 Block S AIRPORT DR.
Public source reports Arrived 10:30 Pm near 8000 Block W BROAD ST.
Public source reports WE near 3518 EAST RICHMOND RD, STE UNIT 2, RICHMOND, VA.
Public source reports EMS Call near 7600 ELKHARDT RD.
Public source reports EMS Call near 3000 KENOVA DR.
Public source reports EMS Call near 11300 WILTSTAFF DR.
Public source reports Medical Event near 4523 Courtland Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Public source reports Medical Event at Townhouse Road near 4117 Townhouse Road, Dumbarton, VA 23228.
Public source reports Medical Event near 17171 Tyler Station Road, Tylers, VA 23015.
Public source reports Medical Event near 4105 Old Iron Court, Hopewell, VA 23860.
Public source reports Traumatic Injury Medical Event near 500 Folar Trail, Hopewell, VA 23860.
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A man is facing nine charges after a domestic dispute with his mother led to an officer-involved shooting in Chesterfield County Sunday evening.
The sister of a Richmond father killed in a car crash said his death has rocked the family. Thirty-five-year-old Larry Johnson was a passenger when police say the driver crashed into a tree, leaving the scene and Johnson to die.
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