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 Shooting (Person Shot), Just Occurred / in Progress near 1000 ST PAUL ST.
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Public source reports Gunshot Wound Emergency near Riderwood Way, Chester, VA 23831.
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Official traffic sources still list a major traffic condition near 7530 IRON BRIDGE RD. Shown while the current traffic source still lists the condition.
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Public source reports Potential Structure Fire Due to Falling Tree and Sparks near 2492 Sheppard Town Road, Maidens, VA 23102.
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Public source reports Cardiac Arrest at Brook Road near Wawa, 5231 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227.
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Public source reports Unconscious Person at Kittery Place near 100817 Kittery Place, Innsbrook, VA 23060.
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Public source reports Unconscious Person at Brookfield Road near 8301 Brookfield Road, Chamberlayne, VA 23227.
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Public source reports Fire Incident near 11021 Pennway Drive, Richmond, VA 23236.
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Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 15079 Lester Lane, Milford, VA 22514.
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Public source reports Fire Incident at Shuford Avenue near 1138 Shuford Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
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Public source reports General Illness at Custom Drive near 808 Stonemeadow Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
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Public source reports Fall Injury at Diego Mill Road near 10720 Gallego Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm near 2902 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD, RICHMOND, VA.
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Public source reports Test Station Alerting Call near Bowling Green Fire and Rescue, 130 Courthouse Lane, Bowling Green, VA 22427.
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Public source reports Fire Public Service near 9300 Shawonodasee Road, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.
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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.
Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 7500 IRON BRIDGE RD.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 5600 PETOSKEY AVE. First reported 20 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1600 Broad Street Road, Oilville, VA 23129. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 95 MM 62 NB, CHESTER, VA. First reported 49 min ago.
Public source reports Multi-Residential Alarm near 10 Stonegate Terrace, Gordonsville, VA 22942.
Public source reports Police Service near 10000 IRON BRIDGE RD.
Public source reports Mental Subject, Mental Subject Emergent near RICH: @CANAL WALK.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 5600 HULL STREET RD.
Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 2900 RICHMOND HWY.
Public source reports Mental Subject, Investigate near 2000 E GRACE ST.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 200 GREEN COVE DR.
Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 600 LAMBETH RD.
Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 300 GREY BIRCH DR.
Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 1300 CLAIBORNE ST.
Public source reports Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport near 100 BELT BLVD.
Public source reports Larceny from Auto near 5600 STELLA RD.
Public source reports Tree Down near 13200 Hines Road, Disputanta, VA 23842.
Public source reports 9:15 PM near 2300 Block WRIGHTHAVEN LN.
Public source reports 9:04 PM near 8000 Block COSTIN DR.
Public source reports 9:40 PM near 5200 Block BROOK RD.
Public source reports 9:33 PM near STAPLES MILL RD / BREMNER BLVD.
Public source reports General Illness Response near Marywood Lane, Tuckahoe, VA 23229.
Public source reports Public Service near 11000 PENNWAY DR.
Public source reports Service Call at Brook Road near 10073 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
Public source reports PD Response for CRA near 15300 OASIS SUN ALY.
Public source reports Lift Assistance Request near 5019 Hickory Road, Petersburg, VA 23803.
Public source reports Lift Assistance Request near 7800 Walmsley Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23235.
Public source reports Public Service Assistance at Ash Court near 6916 Ash Court, Prince George, VA 23875.
Public source reports EMS Call near 6000 HARBOUR GREEN DR.
Public source reports EMS Call near XX MM 62 NB.
Public source reports EMS Call near 4500 RIDERWOOD WAY.
Public source reports Medical Event near 16901 Harrowgate Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Public source reports EMS Call near 11600 ROBIOUS RD.
Public source reports Medical Event near 3719 Dalhart Court, Chester, VA 23831.
Public source reports EMS Call near 15300 OASIS SUN ALY.
Public source reports Medical Event near 204 McDonald Street, Louisa, VA 23093.
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A man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Richmond's Mosby Court Tuesday, according to Richmond Police.
Multiple Central Virginia localities are under a flash flood warning Tuesday evening.
At least 15 cats were killed in a house fire in Prince George County Tuesday afternoon, according to Prince George County Fire and EMS.
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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.
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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.
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