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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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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, 7:48 PM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Traffic Complaint, Investigate Powhite Pkwy/Cary Rich Enroute
Agency
RPD
PriorityStructure Fire at All Street RoadActive

Structure Fire at All Street Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Structure Fire at All Street Road near 10400 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

10400 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:42 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityStructure Fire at Crescent Park DriveActive

Structure Fire at Crescent Park Drive in Chesterfield

Public source reports Structure Fire at Crescent Park Drive near 12395 Crescent Park Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114.

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

12395 Crescent Park Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:29 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityPriority 1 Seizure ResponseActive

Priority 1 Seizure Response in Caroline

Public source reports Priority 1 Seizure Response near 20500 Warriors Way, Milford, VA 22514.

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

20500 Warriors Way, Milford, VA 22514Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:44 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 11300 LADY SLIPPER LN.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

11300 Lady Slipper LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:40 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityAssist Fire Department, Traffic and/or Crowd ControlEnroute

Assist Fire Department, Traffic and/or Crowd Control in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 800 E FRANKLIN ST. First reported 23 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

800 E Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:33 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityFire Alarm, GeneralArrived

FIRE ALARM, GENERAL in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm, General near 600 E MAIN ST.

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

600 E Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:40 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm, Smoke DetectorArrived

Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector near 800 E FRANKLIN ST.

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

800 E Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:33 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm HazardActive

Fire Alarm Hazard in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard near 1912 Hilliard Road, Lakeside, VA 23228.

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

1912 Hilliard Road, Lakeside, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:51 PM
Source Type
Fire
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, 7:45 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 629 E MAIN ST, RICHMOND, VA.

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

629 E Main St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:38 PM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Alarm at Residential PropertyActive

Fire Alarm at Residential Property in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Residential Property near 309 Nottingham Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

309 Nottingham Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:25 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire at Gossamer TerraceActive

Fire at Gossamer Terrace in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire at Gossamer Terrace near Gossamer Terrace, Chesterfield County, VA 23120.

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

Gossamer Terrace, Chesterfield County, VA 23120Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:25 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Goochland

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

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

Sanctuary Trail Drive, Goochland County, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:29 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
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
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 1300 N 35TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1300 N 35th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:14 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDomestic Trouble, Assist or StandbyArrived

Domestic Trouble, Assist or Standby in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Assist or Standby near 00 E BROAD ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

00 E Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:12 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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ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 14100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

14100 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:36 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePolice InformationDispatched

POLICE INFORMATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Police Information near 2600 PERDUE SPRINGS DR.

2600 Perdue Springs DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:29 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic Complaint, InvestigateArrived

Traffic Complaint, Investigate in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1400 COLUMBIA ST. First reported 41 min ago.

1400 Columbia StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:15 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 14171 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

14171 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:55 PM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateEnroute

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 2000 LAKEVIEW AVE.

2000 Lakeview AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:43 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 1100 SOUTHWOOD PKWY.

1100 Southwood PkwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:09 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLarceny, InvestigateEnroute

LARCENY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Investigate near 4700 JERVIE DR.

4700 Jervie DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 7:00 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 1800 ROSENEATH RD.

1800 Roseneath RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:42 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 700 BANCROFT AVE.

700 Bancroft AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 6:07 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
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, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active6:54 PMArrived 7:06 Pm

6:54 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:54 PM near 1600 Block HOPE RD.

1600 Block HOPE RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:06 Pm
Routine5:54 PMTrnsprt 7:50 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, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 7:50 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, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:47 Pm
Active7:23 PMArrived 7:52 Pm

7:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:23 PM near 300 Block ENGLESIDE DR.

300 Block Engleside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:52 Pm
Active6:36 PMArrived 6:48 Pm

6:36 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:36 PM near 9000 Block FAWN LN.

9000 Block FAWN LNMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:48 Pm
Routine6:52 PMTrnsprt 7:53 Pm

6:52 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:52 PM near S LABURNUM AVE / WILLIAMSBURG RD.

S Laburnum Ave / Williamsburg RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 7:53 Pm
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 12900 BRIGGS RD.

12900 Briggs RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:45 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSmoke Detector ActivationActive

Smoke Detector Activation in Richmond

Public source reports Smoke Detector Activation near 801 E FRANKLIN ST, STE 21, RICHMOND, VA.

801 E Franklin St, Ste 21, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:33 PM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Smoke Detector Activation
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveSuspicious, PersonArrived

SUSPICIOUS, PERSON in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Person near 2100 FORD AVE.

2100 Ford AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateArrived

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 2700 HADEN AVE.

2700 Haden AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:06 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveBreaking & EnteringDispatched

BREAKING & ENTERING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Breaking & Entering near 6900 AMSTER RD.

6900 Amster RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 6:27 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 6800 COURTHOUSE RD.

6800 Courthouse RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 7:48 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 905 Cousins Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

905 Cousins Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:51 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 5700 Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.

5700 Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:39 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 3600 Ronnie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222.

3600 Ronnie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:31 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 3000 Fort Gilmer Way, Richmond, VA 23231.

3000 Fort Gilmer Way, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:29 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 1600 Lauderdale Drive, Tuckahoe Village, VA 23238.

1600 Lauderdale Drive, Tuckahoe Village, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:27 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 9801 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

9801 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:26 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 1325 Arbor Ridge Lane, Richmond, VA 23223.

1325 Arbor Ridge Lane, Richmond, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 7:20 PM
Source Type
Medical
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'Untenable position': Powhatan Commonwealth's Attorney declines to enforce Virginia assault weapons ban

The Powhatan Commonwealth's Attorney has declined to prosecute violations of Virginia's newly signed assault weapons ban, citing concerns over constitutionality and Supreme Court rulings.

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A Virginia Democrat is facing backlash over comments he made about the future of a Supreme Court of Virginia justice whose term expires next year.

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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.

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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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