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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 22, 10:15 PM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control Rich: @Exit 74a - I95 Sb (Downtown Expy Wb / Nb I195 / Powhite Pkwy) Arrived
Agency
RFD
PriorityFire Incident at Bellstone DriveActive

Fire Incident at Bellstone Drive in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Incident at Bellstone Drive near 4012 Bellstone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112.

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

4012 Bellstone Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:27 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 4200 LAUREL OAK RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

4200 Laurel Oak RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:19 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityDomestic AssaultDispatched

DOMESTIC ASSAULT in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic Assault near 9700 FAMILY LN.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

9700 Family LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:06 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEMORRHAGEArrived

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEMORRHAGE in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), HEMORRHAGE near 5400 HANSDALE RD.

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

5400 Hansdale RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:12 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Department DeactivationActive

Fire Department Deactivation in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Department Deactivation near 901 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

901 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:44 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm HazardActive

Fire Alarm Hazard in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm Hazard near 3024 Lakewood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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

3024 Lakewood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:30 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityResidential Fire Alarm at Sutton Park GuardActive

Residential Fire Alarm at Sutton Park Guard in Hanover

Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm at Sutton Park Guard near 11410 Sutton Park Court, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

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

11410 Sutton Park Court, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:52 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityHigh Life Hazard Fire Alarm at Coal Harbor RoadActive

High Life Hazard Fire Alarm at Coal Harbor Road in Hanover

Public source reports High Life Hazard Fire Alarm at Coal Harbor Road near 7272 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

7272 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:48 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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ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived 10:23 Pm

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near I95 S I295 S EX 84A / I295 S. First reported 1 min ago.

I95 S I295 S Ex 84a / I295 SMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Corridor
I95
Source Detail
10:04 Pm I95 S I295 S Ex 84a / I295 S Arrived 10:23 Pm
Agency
Hpd
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 SOUTH CHIPPENHAM 360-BELMONT. First reported 6 min ago.

1 South Chippenham 360-BelmontMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:25 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Reckless Driving 1 South Chippenham 360-Belmont Arrived
Agency
CCPD
ActiveTraffic IncidentArrived

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1 SOUTH CHIPPENHAM 60-360. First reported 14 min ago.

1 South Chippenham 60-360Low confidence (1 source, area mapped)May 22, 10:17 PM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Suspicious Situation 1 South Chippenham 60-360 Arrived
Agency
CCPD
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1500- E CARY ST, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 18 min ago.

1500- E Cary St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:13 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 1500- E CARY ST, RICHMOND, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveGas Leak in StructureActive

Gas Leak in Structure in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 60 East Roslyn Court, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

60 East Roslyn Court, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:02 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
ActivePolice Scene Confirmation at 295Active

Police Scene Confirmation at 295 in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Police Scene Confirmation at 295 near 295 South 23rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

295 South 23rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:20 PM
Source Type
Police
ActiveSuspicious SituationDispatched

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Situation near 4800 LANCEWOOD RD.

4800 Lancewood RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:21 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveHotspot Curve, without Flashing Blue LightsDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, without Flashing Blue Lights in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, without Flashing Blue Lights near 1500 CLARKSON RD.

1500 Clarkson RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:17 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 1000 BRAMWELL RD.

1000 Bramwell RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:13 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMental Subject, InvestigateArrived

Mental Subject, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Investigate near 7300 FOREST HILL AVE.

7300 Forest Hill AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:13 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateEnroute

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 1600 CHESTNUT PARK LN.

1600 Chestnut Park LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:06 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssistArrived

ASSIST in Chesterfield

Public source reports Assist near DUPUY RD / PIEDMONT AVE.

Dupuy Rd / Piedmont AveMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 9:57 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerDispatched

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 100 W 34TH ST.

100 W 34th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:50 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 200 N 6TH ST.

200 N 6th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:50 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 900 SLEDD ST.

900 Sledd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:40 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedDispatched

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 3000 HULL ST.

3000 Hull StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:36 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveRecovered Vehicle, Take A ReportArrived

Recovered Vehicle, Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports Recovered Vehicle, Take A Report near 1600 MECHANICSVILLE TPKE.

1600 Mechanicsville TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:36 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisturbanceArrived

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 2300 SOUTHLAND DR.

2300 Southland DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:27 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveReckless DrivingArrived

RECKLESS DRIVING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Reckless Driving near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / TURNER RD.

Midlothian Tpke / Turner RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 9:27 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveSuspicious SituationDispatched

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Situation near 3800 NEWBYS BRIDGE RD.

3800 Newbys Bridge RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:16 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateEnroute

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 2100 FORD AVE.

2100 Ford AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:11 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAnimal Control PD OnDispatched

ANIMAL CONTROL PD ON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Animal Control PD On near 1800 PORTERS MILL LN.

1800 Porters Mill LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 9:08 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
Routine9:35 PMArv 12:00 Am

9:35 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:35 PM near 800 Block NASH RD.

800 Block NASH RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active9:42 PMArrived 9:51 Pm

9:42 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:42 PM near 300 Block ENGLESIDE DR.

300 Block Engleside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 9:51 Pm
Routine8:37 PMArv 12:00 Am

8:37 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:37 PM near 4700 Block LAKEFIELD MEWS PL.

4700 Block Lakefield Mews PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active9:28 PMArrived 9:37 Pm

9:28 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 9:28 PM near 1000 Block SOMMERSWORTH LN.

1000 Block Sommersworth LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 9:37 Pm
Active10:24 PMArrived 10:28 Pm

10:24 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:24 PM near 3900 Block W CHATHAM DR.

3900 Block W Chatham DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 10:28 Pm
Routine8:49 PMArv 12:00 Am

8:49 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:49 PM near 9900 Block INDEPENDENCE PARK DR.

9900 Block Independence Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active5:42 PMArrived 5:47 Pm

5:42 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:42 PM near 9900 Block INDEPENDENCE PARK DR.

9900 Block Independence Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:47 Pm
Routine8:51 PMArv 12:00 Am

8:51 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:51 PM near 5500 Block LAREDO CT.

5500 Block Laredo CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine6:36 PMArv 12:00 Am

6:36 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:36 PM near 9000 Block FAWN LN.

9000 Block FAWN LNMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active8:44 PMArrived 9:30 Pm

8:44 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 8:44 PM near 2900 Block ALLENS XING.

2900 Block Allens XingMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 9:30 Pm
Routine6:52 PMArv 12:00 Am

6:52 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:52 PM near S LABURNUM AVE / WILLIAMSBURG RD.

S Laburnum Ave / Williamsburg RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 10:30 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
ActiveSmoke Detector ActivationActive

Smoke Detector Activation in Richmond

Public source reports Smoke Detector Activation near 10 S 14TH ST, RICHMOND, VA.

10 S 14th St, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:27 PM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Smoke Detector Activation
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateArrived

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 00 S 14TH ST.

00 S 14th StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:21 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePD Response for CRADispatched

PD RESPONSE FOR CRA in Chesterfield

Public source reports PD Response for CRA near 11300 LAUREL COVE LN.

11300 Laurel Cove LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:01 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveUtility Incident, Gas Leak/Odor (Inside)Enroute

Utility Incident, Gas Leak/Odor (Inside) in Richmond

Public source reports Utility Incident, Gas Leak/Odor (Inside) near 3500 KENSINGTON AVE.

3500 Kensington AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:45 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTree DownActive

Tree Down in Louisa

Public source reports Tree Down near 5052 Cross County Road, Shelfar, VA 23117.

5052 Cross County Road, Shelfar, VA 23117Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:55 PM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveInformation On PreviDispatched

INFORMATION ON PREVI in Chesterfield

Public source reports Information On Previ near 15400 RIVER RD.

15400 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 8:50 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 8600 BRANCHS WOODS LN.

8600 Branchs Woods LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 10:14 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 8720 Country View Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860.

8720 Country View Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:28 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 60/20 Almond Creek Lane, Henrico County, VA 23231.

60/20 Almond Creek Lane, Henrico County, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:21 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event: Altered Mental StatusActive

Medical Event: Altered Mental Status in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event: Altered Mental Status near 8637 Branchs Woods Lane, Richmond, VA 23237.

8637 Branchs Woods Lane, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:17 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 53 East Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23804.

53 East Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23804Medium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 10:16 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 11307 Laurel Cove Lane, Chesterfield, VA 23838.

11307 Laurel Cove Lane, Chesterfield, VA 23838Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:04 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11300 LAUREL COVE LN.

11300 Laurel Cove LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 10:01 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Event near 177 Reservoir Lane, Gordonsville, VA 22942.

177 Reservoir Lane, Gordonsville, VA 22942Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 9:57 PM
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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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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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 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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