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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Goochland (County)

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near I-64W from MM 175.06. 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.

I-64W from MM 175.06Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:01 AM
Corridor
I-64
Source Detail
On I-64 at Mile Marker 175.1 in the County Outside Fire Goochland, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Disabled Tractor Trailer. the West Exit 175 Narrows.
Source
Vdot 511
PriorityStructure Fire On Chamberlain RoadActive

Structure Fire On Chamberlain Road in Hanover

Public source reports Structure Fire On Chamberlain Road near 9325 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

9325 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 8:30 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityAssaultDispatched

ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assault near 6000 IRON BRIDGE RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

6000 Iron Bridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:00 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityGeneral Fire AlarmActive

General Fire Alarm in Colonial Heights

Public source reports General Fire Alarm near 3 Crestwood Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

3 Crestwood Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 8:17 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates

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ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 900 WALMART WAY.

900 Walmart WayHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:34 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7401 HULL STREET RD. First reported 0 min ago.

7401 Hull Street RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveTraffic IncidentThree Chopt

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1700 Block N PARHAM RD. First reported 2 min ago.

1700 Block N Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
ENROUTE 11:12 AM 1700 Block N PARHAM RD Three Chopt
Agency
Hpd
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

Disabled Vehicle in Chesterfield (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near VA-150N from MM 9. First reported 15 min ago.

VA-150N from MM 9Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:00 AM
Source Detail
On VA-150 North in the County Outside Fire Chesterfield, in the Vicinity Outside Fire the Ramp from VA-150, Motorists Can Expect Delays Due to A Disabled Vehicle.
Source
Vdot 511
Route
VA-150n
ActiveDisabled Vehicle HaDispatched

DISABLED VEHICLE--HA in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7400 HULL STREET RD. First reported 16 min ago.

7400 Hull Street RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:00 AM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle--Ha 7400 Hull Street Rd Dispatched
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
ActiveSeizure Medical EventActive

Seizure Medical Event in Caroline

Public source reports Seizure Medical Event near 23781 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546.

23781 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:20 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 8218 GRAVES RD. First reported 0 min ago.

8218 Graves RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
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 10700 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

10700 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
County Status
Dispatched
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 900 WALMART WAY. First reported 0 min ago.

900 Walmart WayMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveTraffic HazardActive

TRAFFIC HAZARD in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E MILLRIDGE PKWY / S OLD HUNDRED RD. First reported 0 min ago.

E Millridge Pkwy / S Old Hundred RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
County Status
OnScene
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 ROUTE 1 / KINGSDALE RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Route 1 / Kingsdale RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:15 AM
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveClosedActive

Closed in Hanover (County)

VDOT still lists a traffic condition near Rt. 702E (Hanover County) from MM 1.22. First reported 55 min ago.

Rt. 702E (Hanover County) from MM 1.22Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:20 AM
Source
Vdot 511
Route
Rt. 702E (Hanover County)
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveBreaking & EnteringDispatched

BREAKING & ENTERING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Breaking & Entering near 3300 MEADOWDALE BLVD.

3300 Meadowdale BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:08 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportEnroute

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 2500 SHEILA LN.

2500 Sheila LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:07 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 5900 JESSUP MEADOWS DR.

5900 Jessup Meadows DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:04 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLock Out, Animal Locked in VehicleEnroute

Lock-Out, Animal Locked in Vehicle in Richmond

Public source reports Lock-Out, Animal Locked in Vehicle near 800 N HAMILTON ST.

800 N Hamilton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:03 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near HULL STREET RD / SOUTH OLD HUNDRED RD.

Hull Street Rd / South Old Hundred RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 29, 11:02 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 1500 WINTERS HILL CIR.

1500 Winters Hill CirHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:01 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreak & Enter, InvestigateArrived

Break & Enter, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Investigate near 1900 W MAIN ST.

1900 W Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:58 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveIndecent ExposureDispatched

INDECENT EXPOSURE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Indecent Exposure near 1700 EAST HUNDRED RD.

1700 East Hundred RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:39 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSTOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required)Enroute

STOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) in Richmond

Public source reports STOLEN VEHICLE, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required) near 2400 WOOD ST.

2400 Wood StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:38 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 100 W COMMERCE RD.

100 W Commerce RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:36 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 2000 THORNLEIGH RD.

2000 Thornleigh RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:30 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 300 N 8TH ST.

300 N 8th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:30 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
RoutineEnroute 10:44 AmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 10:44 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 10:44 Am near 12300 Block GRAHAM MEADOWS DR.

12300 Block Graham Meadows DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 10:01 AmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 10:01 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 10:01 Am near 4000 Block GASKINS RD.

4000 Block Gaskins RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineEnroute 10:21 AmVarina

ENROUTE 10:21 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 10:21 Am near 4500 Block S LABURNUM AVE.

4500 Block S Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineAssigned 10:24 AmFairfield

ASSIGNED 10:24 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 10:24 Am near 9200 Block LYDELL DR.

9200 Block Lydell DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 11:08 AmVarina

ENROUTE 11:08 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:08 Am near 9400 Block OSBORNE TPKE.

9400 Block Osborne TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 11:07 AmFairfield

ENROUTE 11:07 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:07 Am near SCOTT RD / LEVEL GREEN LN.

Scott Rd / Level Green LnMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 11:05 AmFairfield

ENROUTE 11:05 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 11:05 Am near MECHANICSVILLE TPKE CITY LINE.

Mechanicsville Tpke City LineMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:14 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 13100 HENSLEY RD.

13100 Hensley RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:05 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveShopliftingArrived

SHOPLIFTING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shoplifting near 13500 GENITO RD.

13500 Genito RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 29, 10:56 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 15600 WOODS EDGE RD.

15600 Woods Edge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:42 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, Dpr Call Advice OnlyEnroute

Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Dpr Call - Advice Only near 00 W BROOKLAND PARK BLVD.

00 W Brookland Park BlvdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:22 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 600 MUIRFIELD CT.

600 Muirfield CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:00 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 6400 CENTRALIA RD.

6400 Centralia RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 11:09 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 2000 THORNLEIGH RD.

2000 Thornleigh RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 29, 10:58 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 11622 Belvedere Vista Lane, Richmond, VA 23235.

11622 Belvedere Vista Lane, Richmond, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:09 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 1012 Winston Churchill Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860.

1012 Winston Churchill Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:09 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11600 BELVEDERE VISTA LN.

11600 Belvedere Vista LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 11:06 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8082 Sinclair Road, Sinclair Manor, VA 23111.

8082 Sinclair Road, Sinclair Manor, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:58 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 2511 Alfalfa Lane, Bellwood, VA 23237.

2511 Alfalfa Lane, Bellwood, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:52 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 3300 Beechwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

3300 Beechwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 29, 10:52 AM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in Goochland (County)I-64W from MM 175.06 area, Goochland (County) | mapped coordinate
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Structure Fire On Chamberlain Road in HanoverChamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 area, Hanover | mapped coordinate
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ASSAULT in ChesterfieldIRON BRIDGE RD area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in ChesterfieldWALMART WAY area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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DISABLED VEHICLE in ChesterfieldHULL STREET RD area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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At least 5 dead after crash involving bus, 6 vehicles on I-95 in Stafford County: VSP

At least five people have died, and dozens were hospitalized on after a bus crashed on I-95 in Stafford County, according to state police.

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5 dead, dozens hurt in bus crash on I-95 in Virginia

A bus crashed into six vehicles on I-95 in Stafford County, killing five and injuring 34, as traffic slowed for a work zone early Friday morning.

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January’s ice storm inspires a reworking of city rules on who must clear sidewalks | For properties with three or more housing units, sidewalk-shoveling responsibilities fall to the landlord.

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Six people, including two children, without a home after Chesterfield fire

Six people, including four adults and two children, are without a home after a fire on Ellenbrook Drive in Chesterfield County Friday morning.

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Man charged with murder after wife's 'suicide' staged, Chesterfield police say

A man is charged with his wife's murder after Chesterfield County police say he strangled her years ago and staged it to look like a suicide.

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Richmond Flying Squirrels owner sues Diamond District developer over alleged threat claims

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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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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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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.

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