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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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PriorityOverdose Incident and Explosion Reports Near Hamilton Homes Middle SchoolActive

Overdose Incident and Explosion Reports Near Hamilton Homes Middle School in King William

Public source reports Overdose Incident and Explosion Reports near Hamilton Homes Middle School near 11064 Dabneys Mill Road, Hanover, VA 23069.

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11064 Dabneys Mill Road, Hanover, VA 23069Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:17 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityStructure FireActive

Structure Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Structure Fire near 3505 FESTIVAL PARK PLZ, CHESTER, VA.

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

3505 Festival Park Plz, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:20 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
SF
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire at Residential PropertyActive

Fire at Residential Property in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire at Residential Property near 403 North 10th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

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

403 North 10th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:35 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 3505 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831.

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3505 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:21 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Activation IncidentActive

Fire Alarm Activation Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation Incident near 1600 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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1600 Ashton Park Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Colonial ChevroletActive

Fire Incident at Colonial Chevrolet in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident at Colonial Chevrolet near Heritage Chevrolet, 12420 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831.

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Heritage Chevrolet, 12420 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 5:42 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Response at Southpark BoulevardActive

Fire Response at Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Response at Southpark Boulevard near 798 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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798 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 5:11 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityCommercial Fire Alarm at Lotus AcademyActive

Commercial Fire Alarm at Lotus Academy in Caroline

Public source reports Commercial Fire Alarm at Lotus Academy near 7278 Ladysmith Road, Lake Land'Or, VA 22546.

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7278 Ladysmith Road, Lake Land'or, VA 22546Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:29 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityPublic Service Fire AssistanceActive

Public Service Fire Assistance in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Public Service Fire Assistance near New Lincoln Circle, Hopewell, VA 23860.

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New Lincoln Circle, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Complaint On Newground LaneActive

Fire Complaint On Newground Lane in King William

Public source reports Fire Complaint On Newground Lane near 41920 Newground Lane, King William, VA 23177.

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

41920 Newground Lane, King William, VA 23177Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:20 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Monument AvenueActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Monument Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Monument Avenue near 5100 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230.

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

5100 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:55 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard On Lowell StreetActive

Fire Alarm Hazard On Lowell Street in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard On Lowell Street near 406 Lowell Street, Highland Springs, VA 23223.

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406 Lowell Street, Highland Springs, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:41 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityResidential Fire AlarmActive

Residential Fire Alarm in Louisa

Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 198 Johnson Hollow Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

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

198 Johnson Hollow Road, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:08 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates

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

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ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 626 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 5 min ago.

626 E Broad St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:51 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 626 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveWelfare Check, InvestigateEnroute

Welfare Check, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, Investigate near 4300 BATHGATE RD.

4300 Bathgate RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:17 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveFall Incident at Harmony Woods WayActive

Fall Incident at Harmony Woods Way in Henrico

Public source reports Fall Incident at Harmony Woods Way near Discovery Village at the West End, 9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23229.

Discovery Village at the West End, 9801 Harmony Woods Way, Richmond, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:54 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveTraffic HazardActive

TRAFFIC HAZARD in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 8627 TREVILLIAN RD. First reported 0 min ago.

8627 Trevillian RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:55 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or DepartmentArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Other Agency or Department near 300 S MEADOW ST.

300 S Meadow StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:49 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveElevator IncidentArrived

ELEVATOR INCIDENT in Richmond

Public source reports Elevator Incident near 500 E BROAD ST.

500 E Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:46 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAnimal Control PD OnDispatched

ANIMAL CONTROL PD ON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Animal Control PD On near 3500 MONZA DR.

3500 Monza DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:44 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, NuisanceArrived

DISORDERLY, NUISANCE in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Nuisance near 6300 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

6300 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:39 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 800 N 29TH ST.

800 N 29th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:37 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePD HazconDispatched

PD-HAZCON in Chesterfield

Public source reports PD-Hazcon near 8600 TREVILLIAN RD.

8600 Trevillian RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:22 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveStfir Structure FArrived

STFIR - STRUCTURE F in Chesterfield

Public source reports Stfir - Structure F near 3500 FESTIVAL PARK PLZ.

3500 Festival Park PlzHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:20 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateArrived

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 1700 N 22ND ST.

1700 N 22nd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:18 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDrug/Narcotics Offense, Investigate / OutsideArrived

Drug/Narcotics Offense, Investigate / Outside in Richmond

Public source reports Drug/Narcotics Offense, Investigate / Outside near CHAMBERLAYNE AVE/AZALEA AVE RICH.

Chamberlayne Ave/Azalea Ave RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 24, 7:04 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Routine6:45 PMAssigned 7:50 Pm

6:45 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:45 PM near 9300 Block ELECTRA LN.

9300 Block Electra LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 7:50 Pm
Active7:10 PMArrived 7:14 Pm

7:10 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:10 PM near NINE MILE RD / S LABURNUM AVE.

Nine Mile Rd / S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:14 Pm
Active7:30 PMArrived 7:44 Pm

7:30 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:30 PM near 00 Block S ELM AVE.

00 Block S ELM AVEMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:44 Pm
Active7:28 PMEnroute 7:52 Pm

7:28 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:28 PM near 1800 Block NEW MARKET RD.

1800 Block New Market RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 7:52 Pm
Active7:05 PMArrived 7:43 Pm

7:05 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:05 PM near 9100 Block PATTERSON AVE.

9100 Block Patterson AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:43 Pm
Routine6:32 PMAssigned 7:21 Pm

6:32 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:32 PM near 2600 Block HUNGARY SPRING RD.

2600 Block Hungary Spring RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 7:21 Pm
ActiveDrunk in PublicDispatched

DRUNK IN PUBLIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Drunk in Public near 12500 STONE VILLAGE WAY.

12500 Stone Village WayMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:34 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePerson Down, InvestigateArrived

Person Down, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Person Down, Investigate near CHAMBERLAYNE AVE/WATKINS ST RICH.

Chamberlayne Ave/Watkins St RichMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:30 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssistArrived

ASSIST in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assist near 3500 FESTIVAL PARK PLZ.

3500 Festival Park PlzMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:24 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveDeliver MessageDispatched

DELIVER MESSAGE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Deliver Message near 6400 TRAILVIEW CIR.

6400 Trailview CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:21 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near CHAMBERLAYNE PKWY/W BACON ST RICH.

Chamberlayne Pkwy/W Bacon St RichMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 24, 7:19 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 1600 ASHTON PARK DR.

1600 Ashton Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:23 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 00 THURMAN ST.

00 Thurman StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 6:21 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 3400 LADY MARIAN CT.

3400 Lady Marian CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 24, 7:28 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
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 24, 7:55 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveDehydration Medical EventActive

Dehydration Medical Event in King William

Public source reports Dehydration Medical Event near 11064 Dabneys Mill Road, Hanover, VA 23069.

11064 Dabneys Mill Road, Hanover, VA 23069Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:45 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 1908 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico, VA 23238.

1908 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:37 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 1214 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

1214 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:32 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8080 Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8080 Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:32 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 3933 Berrybrook Drive, Richmond, VA 23234.

3933 Berrybrook Drive, Richmond, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:30 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Response at Cross Road RestaurantActive

Medical Response at Cross Road Restaurant in Caroline

Public source reports Medical Response at Cross Road Restaurant near 31286 Richmond Turnpike, Doswell, VA 23047.

31286 Richmond Turnpike, Doswell, VA 23047Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 24, 7:29 PM
Source Type
Medical
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27-year-old man stabbed hotel manager, initiated pursuit in Hanover

A 27-year-old man was charged after stabbing a hotel manager and initiating a pursuit after fleeing the scene on Saturday night in Hanover County.

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Man seriously injured in Richmond was shot multiple times, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

A man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times in Richmond's East End on Sunday morning.

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Henrico family mourning 16-year-old killed in DUI hit-and-run

A Henrico County family is grieving the loss of 16-year-old Joshua Driver, after his family said he was killed in a DUI hit-and-run early Saturday morning on West Broad Street.

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Male with stab wound in chest found in Richmond

A male with a stab wound to the chest was found in Richmond early Sunday morning.

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Voice actor Bob Carter brings his iconic villain roles to Richmond Anime-Fest

Dozens of fans gathered in Richmond for Anime-Fest, celebrating Japanese animation with collectibles, comics, clothing, and celebrity voice actors.

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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.

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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