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

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Hopewell/Prince George

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 4125 Ruffin Road, Hopewell, VA 23860. 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.

4125 Ruffin Road, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:18 PM
Source Detail
Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment 4125 Ruffin Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 Police Priority 1 (Immediate)
Source Type
Police
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityArmed Person with, InvestigateEnroute

Armed Person with, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Armed Person with, Investigate near 1000 W GRACE ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1000 W Grace StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:45 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityFire at Church Complex On Dotson RoadActive

Fire at Church Complex On Dotson Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire at Church Complex On Dotson Road near Dotson Road, Richmond, VA 23231.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

Dotson Road, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 11:36 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityAssaultDispatched

ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assault near 13800 GENITO RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

13800 Genito RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 11:30 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityOverdose/Poisoning, Overdose IntentionalArrived

Overdose/Poisoning, Overdose Intentional in Richmond

Public source reports Overdose/Poisoning, Overdose Intentional near 1800 GORDON AVE.

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

1800 Gordon AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:26 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEART PROBLEMArrived

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEART PROBLEM in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEART PROBLEM near 9100 STONY POINT DR.

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

9100 Stony Point DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:30 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityEnroute 12:43 PmBrookland

ENROUTE 12:43 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:43 Pm near City Outside Fire Richmond.

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

City of RichmondMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 2601 WEIR PL, CHESTER, VA.

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

2601 Weir Pl, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:49 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active

Routine signals

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

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ActiveRobbery, InvestigateArrived

ROBBERY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Robbery, Investigate near SWANSBORO LN/HULL ST RICH.

Swansboro Ln/Hull St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 28, 11:50 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COURTHOUSE RD / QUALLA RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Courthouse Rd / Qualla RdHigh confidence (3 sources, address matched)May 28, 12:55 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle Courthouse Rd / Qualla Rd Arrived
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / FARNHAM DR.

Midlothian Tpke / Farnham DrMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 28, 12:39 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveCrash, Hazard ControlArrived

CRASH, HAZARD CONTROL in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near W MAIN ST/N JEFFERSON ST RICH. First reported 18 min ago.

W Main St/N Jefferson St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 28, 12:38 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control W Main St/N Jefferson St Rich Arrived
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 3200 W BROAD ST. First reported 35 min ago.

3200 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:21 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 3200 W Broad St Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near W MAIN ST & N JEFFERSON ST, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 19 min ago.

W Main St & N Jefferson St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:37 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident W Main St & N Jefferson St, Richmond, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 13900 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

13900 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:18 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic Lights OutDispatched

TRAFFIC LIGHTS OUT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COALFIELD RD / NORTH WOOLRIDGE RD. First reported 30 min ago.

Coalfield Rd / North Woolridge RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 28, 12:26 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

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

Midlothian Tpke / Farnham DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:55 PM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveTraffic Light MalfunctionActive

TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near COALFIELD RD / N WOOLRIDGE RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Coalfield Rd / N Woolridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:55 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 13900 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

13900 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:55 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
RoutineAssigned 12:39 PmVarina

ASSIGNED 12:39 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near I-295 South corridor. First reported 2 min ago.

I-295 South CorridorLow confidence (1 source, area mapped)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 2600 WEIR PL.

2600 Weir PlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:49 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedDispatched

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 3100 W BROAD ST.

3100 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:40 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateArrived

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 1500 LAKEVIEW AVE.

1500 Lakeview AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:39 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 4700 FITZHUGH AVE.

4700 Fitzhugh AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:24 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedDispatched

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 2900 NORTH AVE.

2900 North AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:21 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 100 W FRANKLIN ST.

100 W Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:21 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near E BROAD ST/N 4TH ST RICH.

E Broad St/N 4th St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 28, 12:20 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 7400 WINTERLEAF CT.

7400 Winterleaf CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:19 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 5400 TIMBER BLUFF PKWY.

5400 Timber Bluff PkwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:11 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
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 1300 WENTBRIDGE RD.

1300 Wentbridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:02 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 2300 HARWOOD ST.

2300 Harwood StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 11:58 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHarassing / Threatening Phone Calls, Dpr CallEnroute

Harassing / Threatening Phone Calls, Dpr Call in Richmond

Public source reports Harassing / Threatening Phone Calls, Dpr Call near 400 GERMAN SCHOOL RD.

400 German School RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 11:52 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLarceny, Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

LARCENY, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Just Occurred / in Progress near 2900 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

2900 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 11:44 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 1400 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR.

1400 Johnston Willis DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 11:14 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFraudArrived

FRAUD in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fraud near 6400 JESSUP RD.

6400 Jessup RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 10:57 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
RoutineArv 12:00 AmVarina

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 200 Block HONEYSUCKLE CT.

200 Block Honeysuckle CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineAssigned 12:53 PmFairfield

ASSIGNED 12:53 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:53 Pm near MECHANICSVILLE TPKE CITY LINE.

Mechanicsville Tpke City LineMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 11:58 AmTuckahoe

ENROUTE 11:58 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:58 Am near 2500 Block GRENOBLE RD.

2500 Block Grenoble RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArv 12:00 AmVarina

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 500 Block HOWARD ST.

500 Block Howard StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:31 AmVarina

ARRIVED 11:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:31 Am near 4500 Block S LABURNUM AVE.

4500 Block S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:58 AmBrookland

ARRIVED 11:58 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:58 Am near LOURDES RD / LYDELL DR.

Lourdes Rd / Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineEnroute 12:01 PmFairfield

ENROUTE 12:01 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:01 Pm near 6000 Block ROIS RD.

6000 Block ROIS RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 12:11 PmVarina

ENROUTE 12:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:11 Pm near 1800 Block NEW MARKET RD.

1800 Block New Market RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 12:21 PmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 12:21 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:21 Pm near 10800 Block LEABROOK DR.

10800 Block Leabrook DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineEnroute 12:52 PmFairfield

ENROUTE 12:52 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:52 Pm near 3700 Block KING AND QUEEN DR.

3700 Block King and Queen DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineAssigned 12:33 PmBrookland

ASSIGNED 12:33 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:33 Pm near 2000 Block STAPLES MILL RD.

2000 Block Staples Mill RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineAssigned 12:39 PmBrookland

ASSIGNED 12:39 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:39 Pm near 9400 Block W BRIGHTWAY CIR.

9400 Block W Brightway CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
Routine5 28 12:57 PMFairfield

5-28 12:57 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5-28 12:57 PM near 5000 Block NINE MILE RD.

5000 Block Nine Mile RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 9200 SALIX GROVE TER.

9200 Salix Grove TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:49 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 4800 HOPKINS RD.

4800 Hopkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:45 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 1500 WAKE AVE.

1500 Wake AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:29 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 5500 LAKEMERE DR.

5500 Lakemere DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 28, 12:21 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near Falling Creek Elementary School, 4800 Hopkins Road, Meadowbrook, VA 23234.

Falling Creek Elementary School, 4800 Hopkins Road, Meadowbrook, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:53 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 9200 Salix Grove Terrace, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.

9200 Salix Grove Terrace, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:52 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233.

2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:50 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 13100 HENSLEY RD.

13100 Hensley RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 28, 12:45 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
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Breaking Traffic Alert in Hopewell/Prince GeorgeRuffin Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 area, Hopewell/Prince George | mapped coordinate
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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.

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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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There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

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