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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 AlertArrived

Breaking Traffic Alert in Richmond

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, 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.

Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:02 AM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Rich: @Powhite Pkwy Sb - Toll Plaza Arrived
Agency
RPD
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 11300 Old Stage Road, Chesterfield County, VA 23836.

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

11300 Old Stage Road, Chesterfield County, VA 23836Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:09 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityTrauma with InjuryActive

Trauma with Injury in Louisa

Public source reports Trauma with Injury near 192 Proffits Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

Avoid the immediate area if possible and verify urgent instructions with official sources.

192 Proffits Road, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:43 AM
Source Type
Medical
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 100 S 5TH ST. First reported 13 min ago.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

100 S 5th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:18 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityWires Down (No Fire), InvestigateEnroute

Wires Down (No Fire), Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wires Down (No Fire), Investigate near 2000 ALBANY AVE.

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

2000 Albany AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:43 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityDESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call Take A ReportArrived

DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 3000 LYNHAVEN AVE.

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

3000 Lynhaven AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:42 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PrioritySmoke Detector Alarm (No Fire)Active

Smoke Detector Alarm (No Fire) in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Smoke Detector Alarm (No Fire) near 1500 Dunlop Place, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

1500 Dunlop Place, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:26 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityFire Response at Brookhouse RoadActive

Fire Response at Brookhouse Road in Louisa

Public source reports Fire Response at Brookhouse Road near 495 Brickhouse Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

495 Brickhouse Road, Louisa, VA 23093Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:07 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Hazard at Lauderdale DriveActive

Fire Alarm Hazard at Lauderdale Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard at Lauderdale Drive near 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico, VA 23238.

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

1900 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 7:11 AM
Source Type
Fire

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

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ActiveRobbery, Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

ROBBERY, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Robbery, Just Occurred / in Progress near 1400 CLARKSON RD.

1400 Clarkson RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:51 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived

Traffic Incident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near RICH: @EXIT 76 A - I95 NB (CHAMBERLAYNE AVE). First reported 37 min ago.

Rich: @Exit 76 A - I95 Nb (Chamberlayne Ave)High confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:54 AM
Corridor
I95
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Rich: @Exit 76 A - I95 Nb (Chamberlayne Ave) Arrived
Agency
RPD
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Goochland

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1600 Broad Street Road, Oilville, VA 23129. First reported 0 min ago.

1600 Broad Street Road, Oilville, VA 23129Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Corridor
Broad Street
Source Detail
Fire Incident at 1600 Broad St, Goochland County, VA 1600 Broad Street Road, Oilville, VA 23129 Fire Priority 2 (Rapid)
Source Type
Fire
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident On Interstate 64 WestActive

Motor Vehicle Accident On Interstate 64 West in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 183 Interstate 64 West, Richmond, VA 23294. First reported 28 min ago.

183 Interstate 64 West, Richmond, VA 23294Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:03 AM
Source Detail
Motor Vehicle Accident On Interstate 64 West 183 Interstate 64 West, Richmond, VA 23294 Fire Priority 2 (Rapid)
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveWelfare Check, EMS ResponseArrived

Welfare Check, EMS Response in Richmond

Public source reports Welfare Check, EMS Response near 3300 CLIFF AVE.

3300 Cliff AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:59 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveEmergency Assistance for Hazardous Roadway ConditionActive

Emergency Assistance for Hazardous Roadway Condition in Hanover

Public source reports Emergency Assistance for Hazardous Roadway Condition near Old Washington Highway, Elmont, VA 23059.

Old Washington Highway, Elmont, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 7:17 AM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

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

Hull Street Rd / Astor RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateDispatched

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 2200 AFTON AVE.

2200 Afton AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:18 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveElevator IncidentArrived

ELEVATOR INCIDENT in Richmond

Public source reports Elevator Incident near 100 S 5TH ST.

100 S 5th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:18 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 5600 HULL STREET RD.

5600 Hull Street RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:17 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 500 ARGYLE TER.

500 Argyle TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:14 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrouble Unknown, InvestigateArrived

Trouble Unknown, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trouble Unknown, Investigate near 2200 KESWICK AVE.

2200 Keswick AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 9:14 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveInformation On PreviDispatched

INFORMATION ON PREVI in Chesterfield

Public source reports Information On Previ near 600 BOULEVARD.

600 BoulevardMedium confidence (2 sources, area mapped)May 27, 9:08 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 2500 POCOSHOCK PL.

2500 Pocoshock PlHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 8:08 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 3300 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD.

3300 N Arthur Ashe BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 27, 7:50 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
RoutineEnroute 9:10 AmFairfield

ENROUTE 9:10 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 9:10 Am near 10800 Block HARVEST MILL PL.

10800 Block Harvest Mill PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 9:29 AmVarina

ARRIVED 9:29 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 9:29 Am near 3400 Block NEW PASTURE CT.

3400 Block New Pasture CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 9:25 AmBrookland

ENROUTE 9:25 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 9:25 Am near 11300 Block WOODFORD PL.

11300 Block Woodford PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineEnroute 9:24 AmFairfield

ENROUTE 9:24 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 9:24 Am near 5600 Block CRENSHAW RD.

5600 Block Crenshaw RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 9:26 AmVarina

ENROUTE 9:26 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 9:26 Am near 2500 Block GAY AVE.

2500 Block GAY AVEMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 9:28 AmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 9:28 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 9:28 Am near 8000 Block W BROAD ST.

8000 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
ActiveFuel Cap Issue On Washington HighwayActive

Fuel Cap Issue On Washington Highway in Hanover

Public source reports Fuel Cap Issue On Washington Highway near Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005.

Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:31 AM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveGas Leak at Pump areaActive

Gas Leak at Pump area in Louisa

Public source reports Gas Leak at Pump area near Martins Lane, Gum Spring, VA 23065.

Martins Lane, Gum Spring, VA 23065Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 8:14 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveService Call at Sunrise RoadActive

Service Call at Sunrise Road in Henrico

Public source reports Service Call at Sunrise Road near 12025 Sunrise Road, Short Pump, VA 23233.

12025 Sunrise Road, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 7:31 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveElevator Incident at Shady Grove RoadActive

Elevator Incident at Shady Grove Road in Henrico

Public source reports Elevator Incident at Shady Grove Road near 5000 Shady Grove Road, Short Pump, VA 23059.

5000 Shady Grove Road, Short Pump, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 7:26 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8203 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:30 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 10800 VICTORIA CIR.

10800 Victoria CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:25 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 12531 Parker Lane, Chester, VA 23831.

12531 Parker Lane, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:22 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 12500 PARKER LN.

12500 Parker LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:20 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMedical Event at Springcrest LaneActive

Medical Event at Springcrest Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Springcrest Lane near 6340 Springcrest Lane, Richmond, VA 23231.

6340 Springcrest Lane, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:13 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 1233 Garland Lane, Midlothian, VA 23114.

1233 Garland Lane, Midlothian, VA 23114Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:12 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 13200 GARLAND LN.

13200 Garland LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:10 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical Event at 8000 Brook RoadActive

Medical Event at 8000 Brook Road in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at 8000 Brook Road near 8000 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23228.

8000 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 27, 9:10 AM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in RichmondPowhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Fire Alarm Activation in ChesterfieldOld Stage Road, Chesterfield County, VA 23836 area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Trauma with Injury in LouisaProffits Road, Louisa, VA 23093 area, Louisa | mapped coordinate
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Pedestrian killed on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield

The impacted stretch of closed roadway is about 1/10th of a mile between Tanbark and Astor roads not far from Walmsley Boulevard.

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Flash flood warning issued for several Central Virginia localities

Multiple Central Virginia localities are under a flash flood warning Tuesday evening.

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Man hit, killed by pickup truck on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield

A man is dead after he was hit by a pickup truck on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County Wednesday morning.

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Traffic Alert: High School Graduations Impacting Traffic Near VCU and the old VCC This Week, May 26-29

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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