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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838. 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.

11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:29 PM
Source Detail
Overturned Motor Vehicle Accident On River Road 11986 River Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 Fire Priority 1 (Immediate)
Source Type
Fire
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityOverdose PoisoningActive

Overdose Poisoning in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Overdose Poisoning near 613 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

613 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:36 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityUnconscious Medical EmergencyActive

Unconscious Medical Emergency in Henrico

Public source reports Unconscious Medical Emergency near 808 Francis Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

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

808 Francis Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:17 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityBrush Fire Near Woods Edge RoadActive

Brush Fire Near Woods Edge Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Brush Fire near Woods Edge Road near 95 North Street, Chesterfield County, VA 23831.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

95 North Street, Chesterfield County, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:30 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center StreetActive

Fire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center Street in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at 11946 Center Street near 11946 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831.

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

11946 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:53 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityChest Pain EmergencyActive

Chest Pain Emergency in Henrico

Public source reports Chest Pain Emergency near 1608 Forest Glen Road, Richmond, VA 23228.

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

1608 Forest Glen Road, Richmond, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:23 AM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityBrush Brush FireArrived

BRUSH - BRUSH FIRE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Brush - Brush Fire near 1 NORTH 95 WOODS EDGE RD - 10.

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

1 North 95 Woods Edge Rd - 10Medium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityDESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call Take A ReportEnroute

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

Public source reports DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 2900 N ARTHUR ASHE BLVD.

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

2900 N Arthur Ashe BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:31 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityOutside FireActive

Outside Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Outside Fire near 1 N 95 WOODS EDGE RD - 10 RD, SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.

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

1 N 95 Woods Edge Rd - 10 Rd, South Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Outside Fire
PulsePoint Status
Active
PriorityFire Response at Gateway EastActive

Fire Response at Gateway East in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Response at Gateway East near 123 Gateway East, Tuckahoe, VA 23229.

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

123 Gateway East, Tuckahoe, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:16 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityVehicle FireActive

Vehicle Fire in Hanover

Public source reports Vehicle Fire near 8382 Brittewood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

8382 Brittewood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:11 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityDestruction Outside Fire Property, InvestigateArrived

DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Destruction Outside Fire Property, Investigate near 3100 PURCELL ST.

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

3100 Purcell StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 10:59 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived

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

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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 600 COALFIELD RD.

600 Coalfield RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:44 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 1800 4TH AVE. First reported 55 min ago.

1800 4th AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:01 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 1800 4th Ave Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentThree Chopt

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near W BROAD ST / I64 E BROAD ST EX 178A. First reported 1 min ago.

W Broad St / I64 E Broad St Ex 178aMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Corridor
I64
Source Detail
Arrived 12:46 Pm W Broad St / I64 E Broad St Ex 178a Three Chopt
Agency
Hpd
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident WITH INJDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident-WITH INJ near 11900 RIVER RD.

11900 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:27 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic Complaint, InvestigateArrived

Traffic Complaint, Investigate in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CHAMBERLAYNE PKWY/W BAKER ST RICH. First reported 54 min ago.

Chamberlayne Pkwy/W Baker St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 12:02 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 11986 RIVER RD. First reported 0 min ago.

11986 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:55 PM
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 658 COALFIELD RD. First reported 0 min ago.

658 Coalfield RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:55 PM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
RoutineTrnsprt 12:40 PmThree Chopt

TRNSPRT 12:40 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near N PARHAM RD / SKIPWITH RD. First reported 1 min ago.

N Parham Rd / Skipwith RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineAssigned 12:51 PmBrookland

ASSIGNED 12:51 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7700 Block E PARHAM RD. First reported 1 min ago.

7700 Block E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateEnroute

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 800 HERMITAGE RD.

800 Hermitage RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:50 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTrouble Unknown, InvestigateArrived

Trouble Unknown, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trouble Unknown, Investigate near 6600 JAHNKE RD.

6600 Jahnke RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:49 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMerchant Check, Officer InitiatedArrived

Merchant Check, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Merchant Check, Officer Initiated near 2900 W CARY ST.

2900 W Cary StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:45 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 1900 P ST.

1900 P StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:43 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near XX SOUTH PROVIDENCE RD.

Xx South Providence RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:42 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisturbanceDispatched

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 7700 ROUTE 1.

VA-1 CorridorHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:40 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 2200 CHAMBERLAYNE PKWY.

2200 Chamberlayne PkwyMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 12:36 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedArrived

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 3400 WALMSLEY BLVD.

3400 Walmsley BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:17 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 700 ADKINS RD.

700 Adkins RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:01 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarceny, Take A ReportArrived

LARCENY, TAKE A REPORT in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Take A Report near 700 STOCKTON ST.

700 Stockton StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 11:36 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
RoutineArv 12:00 AmThree Chopt

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 8000 Block COSTIN DR.

8000 Block Costin DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 12:36 PmVarina

ARRIVED 12:36 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:36 Pm near 100 Block N HOLLY AVE.

100 Block N Holly AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 11:25 AmFairfield

ARRIVED 11:25 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 11:25 Am near 600 Block N LABURNUM AVE.

600 Block N Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineEnroute 12:11 PmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 12:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:11 Pm near 11200 Block OAKSTONE DR.

11200 Block Oakstone DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 12:23 PmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 12:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:23 Pm near 100 Block GATEWAY EAST.

100 Block Gateway EastMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineEnroute 12:29 PmTuckahoe

ENROUTE 12:29 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:29 Pm near FALCONBRIDGE DR / ROUNDING RUN.

Falconbridge Dr / Rounding RunMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 12:50 PmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 12:50 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:50 Pm near 10800 Block HINTON CT.

10800 Block Hinton CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 12:44 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 12:44 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:44 Pm near 5300 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5300 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 12:48 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 12:48 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:48 Pm near PILOTS LN / WESTCLIFFE AVE.

Pilots Ln / Westcliffe AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 12:44 PmVarina

ARRIVED 12:44 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 12:44 Pm near 5200 Block WILLIAMSBURG RD.

5200 Block Williamsburg RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 12:52 PmVarina

ENROUTE 12:52 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 12:52 Pm near DARBYTOWN RD / WILLIS CHURCH RD.

Darbytown Rd / Willis Church RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineAssigned 12:49 PmThree Chopt

ASSIGNED 12:49 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:49 Pm near W BROAD ST / COX RD.

W Broad St / Cox RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineAssigned 12:48 PmFairfield

ASSIGNED 12:48 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 12:48 Pm near BROOK RD / VILLA PARK DR.

Brook Rd / Villa Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 12:54 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 10900 AUGUST CT.

10900 August CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:47 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrouble Unknown, InvestigateArrived

Trouble Unknown, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trouble Unknown, Investigate near : EST 645 GERMAN SCHOOL RD RICH.

: Est 645 German School Rd RichMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:46 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 10200 CLAYBAR TRL.

10200 Claybar TrlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:10 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMissing PersonDispatched

MISSING PERSON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Missing Person near 11900 REEDY BRANCH RD.

11900 Reedy Branch RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 11:37 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 1000 BOULDER LAKE TER.

1000 Boulder Lake TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 12:31 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 4835 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231.

4835 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:55 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Response at 3430 Kingshorn RoadActive

Medical Response at 3430 Kingshorn Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Response at 3430 Kingshorn Road near 3430 Kingsland Road, Richmond, VA 23237.

3430 Kingsland Road, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:55 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Louisa

Public source reports Medical Event near 45 Springland Acres Drive, Louisa County, VA 23024.

45 Springland Acres Drive, Louisa County, VA 23024Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:41 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
3 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 7281 Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

7281 Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:35 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 17318 Rocky Ford Road, Hanover County, VA 23015.

17318 Rocky Ford Road, Hanover County, VA 23015Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:33 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 11900 RIVER RD.

11900 River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:27 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 11072 Palmwood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

11072 Palmwood Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 12:25 PM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in ChesterfieldRiver Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 area, Chesterfield | 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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