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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 AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Richmond

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 4500- GROVE AVE, 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.

4500- Grove Ave, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:16 AM
Source Detail
Water Rescue 4500- Grove Ave, Richmond, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Water Rescue
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 12100 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113.

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

12100 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:11 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire IncidentActive

Fire Incident in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident near Ransom Hills Court, Bellwood, VA 23237.

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

Ransom Hills Court, Bellwood, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:42 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 9600 PRINCE JAMES CT.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

9600 Prince James CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:30 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityAssist Fire Department, Traffic and/or Crowd ControlArrived

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

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 200 W MARSHALL ST. First reported 21 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

200 W Marshall StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:05 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm, Smoke DetectorArrived

Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector near 200 W MARSHALL ST.

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

200 W Marshall StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:05 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire AlarmActive

Fire Alarm in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm near 12100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

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

12100 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:11 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Fire Alarm
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Airport Square LaneActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Airport Square Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Airport Square Lane near Comfort Inn - Richmond Airport, 5240 Airport Square Lane, Sandston, VA 23150.

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

Comfort Inn - Richmond Airport, 5240 Airport Square Lane, Sandston, VA 23150Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:08 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire at McDonald'SActive

Fire at McDonald'S in Louisa

Public source reports Fire at McDonald'S near Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 406 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093.

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

Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizza, 406 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:59 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Cliffbrook LaneActive

Fire Incident at Cliffbrook Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Incident at Cliffbrook Lane near 1811 Cliffbrook Lane, Lakeside, VA 23228.

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

1811 Cliffbrook Lane, Lakeside, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:57 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Wilderness DriveActive

Fire Incident at Wilderness Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Incident at Wilderness Drive near 1408 Wilderness Drive, Richmond, VA 23231.

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

1408 Wilderness Drive, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:49 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Residence InnActive

Fire Incident at Residence Inn in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Incident at Residence Inn near Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch, 1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle, Richmond, VA 23233.

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

Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch, 1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle, Richmond, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 8:38 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 3300 CAROLINA AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

3300 Carolina AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:07 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 1900 GRAYLAND AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1900 Grayland AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:41 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived

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ActiveCrash, City PropertyArrived

CRASH, CITY PROPERTY in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 2500 RICHMOND HWY. First reported 45 min ago.

2500 Richmond HwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:41 AM
Source Detail
Crash, City Property 2500 Richmond Hwy Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 9:22 Am

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near N PARHAM RD / FARGO RD. First reported 2 min ago.

N Parham Rd / Fargo RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 10:24 AM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
9:04 Am N Parham Rd / Fargo Rd Arrived 9:22 Am
Agency
Hpd
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 10:10 Am

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E PARHAM RD / LYDELL DR. First reported 2 min ago.

E Parham Rd / Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 AM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
10:02 Am E Parham Rd / Lydell Dr Arrived 10:10 Am
Agency
Hpd
ActiveMotor Vehicle Collision On I 295 North in Hanover CountyActive

Motor Vehicle Collision On I-295 North in Hanover County in Hanover

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 42 Interstate 295 North, Hanover, VA 23069. First reported 39 min ago.

42 Interstate 295 North, Hanover, VA 23069Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:47 AM
Corridor
I-295
Source Detail
Motor Vehicle Collision On I-295 North in Hanover County 42 Interstate 295 North, Hanover, VA 23069 Police Priority 2 (Rapid)
Source Type
Police
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 N 95 RP 288 NBL, CHESTER, VA. First reported 41 min ago.

1 N 95 Rp 288 Nbl, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:45 AM
Corridor
288
Source Detail
Traffic Crash 1 N 95 RP 288 NBL, CHESTER, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 NORTH 95 RP 288 NBL. First reported 41 min ago.

1 North 95 Rp 288 NblMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:45 AM
Corridor
288
Source Detail
EMS Call 1 NORTH 95 RP 288 NBL Arrived
Agency
CCFD
ActiveWelfare Check, EMS ResponseEnroute

Welfare Check, EMS Response in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, EMS Response near 2400 HARRODS LN.

2400 Harrods LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:10 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTraffic Complaint, InvestigateArrived

Traffic Complaint, Investigate in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 200 STOCKTON ST. First reported 20 min ago.

200 Stockton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:06 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4116 MEADOWDALE BLVD. First reported 0 min ago.

4116 Meadowdale BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:25 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveUtility Incident, Wires ArcingEnroute

Utility Incident, Wires Arcing in Richmond

Public source reports Utility Incident, Wires Arcing near 4500 GROVE AVE.

4500 Grove AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:19 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 5700 HOPKINS RD.

5700 Hopkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:59 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFraud /Forgery Incident, Dpr Call Take A ReportDispatched

FRAUD /FORGERY INCIDENT, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports Fraud /Forgery Incident, Dpr Call - Take A Report near 6000 KEANELAND DR.

6000 Keaneland DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 9:06 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSex Offense, InvestigateArrived

Sex Offense, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Sex Offense, Investigate near 100 BELT BLVD.

100 Belt BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:58 AM
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 2900 E STONY HILL CT.

2900 E Stony Hill CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 8:47 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Routine10:22 AMAssigned 10:23 Am

10:22 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:22 AM near STILLMAN PKWY / W BROAD ST.

Stillman Pkwy / W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 10:23 Am
Routine10:22 AMAssigned 10:22 Am

10:22 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:22 AM near 8300 Block CHARING LN.

8300 Block Charing LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 10:22 Am
Routine8:46 AMArv 12:00 Am

8:46 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:46 AM near 300 Block HUMMINGBIRD RD.

300 Block Hummingbird RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine11:11 PMTrnsprt 4:13 Am

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, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 4:13 Am
Active9:40 AMArrived 9:54 Am

9:40 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:40 AM near 800 Block WINNETKA AVE.

800 Block Winnetka AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 9:54 Am
Routine6:31 AMArv 12:00 Am

6:31 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:31 AM near WILLARD RD / W BROAD ST.

Willard Rd / W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active9:47 AMArrived 9:56 Am

9:47 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:47 AM near 4800 Block S LABURNUM AVE.

4800 Block S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 9:56 Am
Active9:51 AMEnroute 9:52 Am

9:51 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:51 AM near HUNGARY RD / LYDELL DR.

Hungary Rd / Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 23, 10:24 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 9:52 Am
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 12100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

12100 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:11 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveSmoke Detector ActivationActive

Smoke Detector Activation in Richmond

Public source reports Smoke Detector Activation near 201 W MARSHALL ST, RICHMOND, VA.

201 W Marshall St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:01 AM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Smoke Detector Activation
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveDisable Vehicle Hazard, InvestigateArrived

Disable Vehicle - Hazard, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disable Vehicle - Hazard, Investigate near : EST VA 146 RICH.

: Est VA 146 RichMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:07 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveStandbyActive

Standby in Chesterfield

Public source reports Standby near 13030 GENITO RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

13030 Genito Rd, Midlothian, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 8:50 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Standby
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 8800 KENNEMER PL. First reported 16 min ago.

8800 Kennemer PlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 23, 10:10 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Event near 209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093.

209 Elm Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:25 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 20478 Ben Gayle Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015.

20478 Ben Gayle Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:23 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Blackburn Road EastActive

Medical Event at Blackburn Road East in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Blackburn Road East near 1806 Blackburn Road East, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

1806 Blackburn Road East, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:14 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 8806 Spyglass Hill Loop, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.

8806 Spyglass Hill Loop, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:13 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Palace WayActive

Medical Event at Palace Way in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Palace Way near 100108 Palace Way, Henrico, VA 11250.

100108 Palace Way, Henrico, VA 11250Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 10:10 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Goochland

Public source reports Medical Event near 1055 Landis Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103.

1055 Landis Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:50 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 9603 Prince James Court, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.

9603 Prince James Court, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 23, 9:42 AM
Source Type
Medical
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44-year-old man dead after late-night shooting in Henrico

A man is dead after a late-night shooting on Friday in Henrico County.

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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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Two people shot and killed in Richmond neighborhood

Two people are dead after a shooting shortly after midnight on the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive in Richmond.

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Fatal crash closes stretch of Broad Street in Henrico

A fatal crash has shut down a stretch of West Broad Street in Henrico County Saturday morning, according to police.

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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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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.

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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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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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