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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.
Public source reports Random Gunfire, Investigate near : EST 1956 RAVEN ST RICH.
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Public source reports Structure Fire near 1920 STONEWALL AVE, RICHMOND, VA.
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Public source reports Fire Hazardous Conditions near 208 South Arch Road, Rockwood, VA 23236.
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Public source reports Residential Fire Alarm near 4921 New Line Road, Gum Spring, VA 23065.
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Public source reports Vehicle Fire near 1840 Old Hundred Road, Midlothian, VA 23114.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Response near 8391 County Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 8391 Prince George Drive, Prince George, VA 23842.
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Public source reports Rushfire Incident near 6750 Bull Hill Road, Prince George, VA 23875.
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Public source reports Assault, Just Occurred / in Progress near 3300 FRANK RD.
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Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), CHEST PAIN near 3300 FRANK RD.
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Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), SEIZURES near 2100 NEWBOURNE ST.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm near 9300 SHAWONODASEE RD, CHESTERFIELD, VA.
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Public source reports Fire Alarm at Old Brick Road near 2425 Old Brick Road, Short Pump, VA 23233.
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Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 3900 FOREST HILL AVE.
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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near RICH: @I195 NB BETWEEN N HAMILTON ST & W LABURNUM AVE. First reported 11 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E 17TH ST/GORDON AVE RICH. First reported 12 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1800 WARE BOTTOM SPRING RD. First reported 54 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1300 COALTER ST. First reported 57 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1810 WARE BOTTOM SPRING RD. First reported 0 min ago.
Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 521 Springdale Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Public source reports Carbon and Oxide Alarm near 11628 Timberton Court, Short Pump, VA 23060.
Public source reports High Water-Police near CHESTER RD / PERRYMONT RD.
Public source reports High Water-Police near 11500 HULL STREET RD.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near ROUTE 1 / OLD BERMUDA HUNDRED RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11530 HULL STREET RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near OLD HOPKINS RD / HOPKINS RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CHESTER RD / PERRYMONT RD. First reported 0 min ago.
A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near KINGSLAND RD / SALEM CHURCH RD. First reported 0 min ago.
Public source reports Assist near 3600 MEADOWDALE BLVD.
Public source reports Mental Subject, Tdo / Eco near 7100 JAHNKE RD.
Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 900 E 4TH ST.
Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 1200 E CARY ST.
Public source reports Public Service near 9300 SHAWONODASEE RD.
Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 1700 ROGERS ST.
Public source reports Check the Welfare near 1500 ROBINDALE RD.
Public source reports Larceny near 4600 CHISWELL DR.
Public source reports PD-Hazcon near KINGSLAND RD / SALEM CHURCH RD.
Public source reports 9:36 PM near 10900 Block POINT GREY RD.
Public source reports 8:41 PM near 9000 Block CASTLE POINT RD.
Public source reports 8:58 PM near 2300 Block CARLISLE CT.
Public source reports 9:29 PM near 6900 Block W BROAD ST.
Public source reports 5:54 PM near 1600 Block WILLOW LAWN DR.
Public source reports 8:04 PM near 4400 Block S LABURNUM AVE.
Public source reports 7:52 PM near 5800 Block BREMO RD.
Public source reports 7:52 PM near W BROAD ST / BETHLEHEM RD.
Public source reports Larceny, Just Occurred / in Progress near 600 W SOUTHSIDE PLZ.
Public source reports Runaway near 12000 HAGGIS TER.
Public source reports EMS Call near 9400 PLUM CT.
Public source reports EMS Call near 5100 BURNT OAK TER.
Public source reports Medical Event near 6412 Wedgewood Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Public source reports Medical Event near 218 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Public source reports Medical Event near 2161 Charles City Road, Montrose, VA 23231.
Public source reports Medical Event near 2717 Tavern Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Public source reports Medical Event near 5115 Burnt Oak Terrace, Richmond, VA 23234.
Public source reports Medical Event near 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Henrico, VA 23238.
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