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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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PriorityShooting (Person Shot), Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

SHOOTING (PERSON SHOT), JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Shooting (Person Shot), Just Occurred / in Progress near 3900 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

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3900 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:57 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityShooting (Person Shot), Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

SHOOTING (PERSON SHOT), JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Shooting (Person Shot), Just Occurred / in Progress near 1500 TREEHAVEN DR.

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1500 Treehaven DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:12 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDistur W/WeaponArrived

DISTUR W/WEAPON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Distur W/Weapon near 13900 RAISED ANTLER CIR.

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13900 Raised Antler CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 11:24 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official traffic sources still list a major traffic condition near IRON BRIDGE RD / BRANDERS BRIDGE RD. Shown while the current traffic source still lists the condition.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

Iron Bridge Rd / Branders Bridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Source Detail
Accident
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentArrived

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 2200 4TH AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

2200 4th AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:38 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityArmed Person with, InvestigateArrived

Armed Person with, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Armed Person with, Investigate near 5400 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

5400 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:06 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 4200 LAUREL OAK RD.

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4200 Laurel Oak RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:19 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 11100 BIG OAK LN.

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11100 Big Oak LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 11:29 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNKNOWN PROBLEM/PERSON DOWNEnroute

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNKNOWN PROBLEM/PERSON DOWN in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), UNKNOWN PROBLEM/PERSON DOWN near P ST/N 20TH ST RICH.

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P St/N 20th St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 12:06 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), CHEST PAINEnroute

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), CHEST PAIN in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), CHEST PAIN near 400 WESTOVER HILLS BLVD.

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400 Westover Hills BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:05 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Chamberlain RoadActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Chamberlain Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Chamberlain Road near 5671 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

5671 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:07 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire InvestigationActive

Fire Investigation in Louisa

Public source reports Fire Investigation near 3863 Valentine Mill Road, Gordonsville, VA 22942.

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

3863 Valentine Mill Road, Gordonsville, VA 22942Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:02 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Department DeactivationActive

Fire Department Deactivation in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Department Deactivation near 901 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

901 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:44 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm HazardActive

Fire Alarm Hazard in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard near 3024 Lakewood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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

3024 Lakewood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:30 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, Hazard ControlArrived

CRASH, HAZARD CONTROL in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 900 TULIP ST. First reported 8 min ago.

900 Tulip StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:03 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control 900 Tulip St Arrived
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Personal InjuryArrived

Crash, Personal Injury in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 900 TULIP ST. First reported 8 min ago.

900 Tulip StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:03 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury 900 Tulip St Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveHIT & RUN Motor Vehicle AccidentDispatched

HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident in Chesterfield

Public source reports HIT & RUN Motor Vehicle Accident near IRON BRIDGE RD / BRANDERS BRIDGE RD.

Iron Bridge Rd / Branders Bridge RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 11:42 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 907 TULIP ST, STE APT 907, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 12 min ago.

907 Tulip St, Ste Apt 907, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 11:59 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 907 TULIP ST, STE APT 907, RICHMOND, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveGas Leak in StructureActive

Gas Leak in Structure in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 60 East Roslyn Court, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

60 East Roslyn Court, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:02 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
5 Updates
ActivePolice Scene Confirmation at 295Active

Police Scene Confirmation at 295 in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Police Scene Confirmation at 295 near 295 South 23rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

295 South 23rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:20 PM
Source Type
Police
Routine11:17 PMTrnsprt 11:53 Pm

11:17 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 100 Block I64 E. First reported 1 min ago.

I-64 East CorridorMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 11:53 Pm
ActivePerson Down, InvestigateEnroute

Person Down, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Person Down, Investigate near P ST/N 20TH ST RICH.

P St/N 20th St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 23, 12:06 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateDispatched

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 3100 HULL ST.

3100 Hull StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:03 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 6400 WAYMORE LN.

6400 Waymore LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:01 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDomestic W/WeapDispatched

DOMESTIC W/WEAP in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic W/Weap near 2200 BOWLIN CT.

2200 Bowlin CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 12:01 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, PersonArrived

SUSPICIOUS, PERSON in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Person near 1500 GERMAN SCHOOL RD.

1500 German School RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:59 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSuspicious VehicleArrived

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Vehicle near 400 COXENDALE RD.

400 Coxendale RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:53 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 6600 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

6600 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:47 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportDispatched

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 3100 NAVARONE AVE.

3100 Navarone AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:03 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateEnroute

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 2100 N 20TH ST.

2100 N 20th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:57 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActivePrisoner Transport, Prisoner TransportArrived

Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport in Richmond

Public source reports Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport near 4900 W BROAD ST.

4900 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:28 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 1000 BRAMWELL RD.

1000 Bramwell RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:13 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Active11:32 PMArrived 11:41 Pm

11:32 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:32 PM near 2000 Block STAPLES MILL RD.

2000 Block Staples Mill RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:41 Pm
Routine8:37 PMArv 12:00 Am

8:37 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:37 PM near 4700 Block LAKEFIELD MEWS PL.

4700 Block Lakefield Mews PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active11:11 PMArrived 11:12 Pm

11:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 11:11 PM near 7500 Block BROOK RD.

7500 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 11:12 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 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:47 Pm
Routine8:51 PMArv 12:00 Am

8:51 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:51 PM near 5500 Block LAREDO CT.

5500 Block Laredo CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine6:36 PMArv 12:00 Am

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 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine6:52 PMArv 12:00 Am

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 23, 12:10 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
ActiveSuspicious VehicleArrived

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Vehicle near 4900 COGBILL RD.

4900 Cogbill RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:03 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveDrunk in PublicDispatched

DRUNK IN PUBLIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Drunk in Public near 13800 KENTUCKY DERBY PL.

13800 Kentucky Derby PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 11:58 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMental Subject, Investigate EMSArrived

Mental Subject, Investigate EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Investigate EMS near 00 S 12TH ST.

00 S 12th StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 7000 GOLDEN ASTER DR.

7000 Golden Aster DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 11:56 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical Event Breathing ProblemActive

Medical Event - Breathing Problem in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event - Breathing Problem near South Cottage Green Drive, Ashland, VA 23005.

South Cottage Green Drive, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 7801 Midlothian Turnpike, Manchester, VA 23235.

7801 Midlothian Turnpike, Manchester, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:10 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:06 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 9495 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

9495 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:04 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 4305 Peppertown Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

4305 Peppertown Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:02 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 12:01 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 157 North Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223.

157 North Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 11:33 PM
Source Type
Medical
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Man seriously hurt after late-night shooting in Henrico

A man is seriously hurt after a shooting in Henrico County late Friday night.

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Man critically injured in Henrico shooting, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

A man was seriously hurt in a shooting at a Henrico apartment complex Friday night, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

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Light Drizzle and Fog/Mist | 55F | wind 25 mph

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'This is her love': Loved ones honor woman shot, killed by Richmond police officer

Loved ones are remembering 31-year-old Jazmin Wooten-Mitchell after the mother of two was shot and killed by a Richmond police officer roughly two weeks ago.

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Chesterfield woman's murder still unsolved nearly two decades later

It's been nearly two decades since police officers found 38-year-old Heidi Cunningham dead in a Chesterfield County apartment, and investigators are still searching for answers.

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Colonial Heights police increase presence at Southpark Mall amid 'takeover' rumors

Colonial Heights police are increasing their presence at Southpark Mall this long weekend in response to social media chatter about "teen takeovers" at the location.

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She was strangled in her Chesterfield apartment 18 years ago. Her killer was never found.

Heidi Cunningham was found strangled in her Midlothian apartment in 2008. Investigators are reopening the cold case with new forensic testing.

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What Richmond residents need to know.

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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