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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 AlertEnroute

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)Jun 1, 8:11 AM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Traffic Complaint, Investigate Rich: @Exit - Powhite Pkwy Nb (Chippenham Pkwy Nb) Enroute
Agency
RPD
PriorityFire at ResidenceActive

Fire at Residence in Henrico

Public source reports Fire at Residence near 2917 Broadford Terrace, Short Pump, VA 23233.

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

2917 Broadford Terrace, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:09 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire at Cove DriveActive

Fire at Cove Drive in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire at Cove Drive near 12801 Cove Drive, Chester, VA 23836.

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

12801 Cove Drive, Chester, VA 23836Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:50 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
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 1800 N 23RD ST.

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

1800 N 23rd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 7:10 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDestruction Outside Fire Property, InvestigateDispatched

DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Destruction Outside Fire Property, Investigate near 1800 MACTAVISH AVE.

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

1800 Mactavish AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 6:54 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
PriorityFire Alarm Activation with Smoke ReportActive

Fire Alarm Activation with Smoke Report in Hanover

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation with Smoke Report near 12465 Maple Street, Ashland, VA 23005.

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

12465 Maple Street, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:36 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm at Glencoe RoadActive

Fire Alarm at Glencoe Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Glencoe Road near 10505 Glencoe Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

10505 Glencoe Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:21 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Emergency at ResidenceActive

Fire Emergency at Residence in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Emergency at Residence near 6543 Sexton Drive, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832.

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

6543 Sexton Drive, Chesterfield Court House, VA 23832Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 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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ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near GRESHAMWOOD PL/MIDLOTHIAN TPKE RICH. First reported 27 min ago.

Greshamwood Pl/Midlothian Tpke RichHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 7:54 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage Greshamwood Pl/Midlothian Tpke Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Personal InjuryArrived

Crash, Personal Injury in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near BROAD ROCK BLVD/CRANFORD AVE RICH. First reported 28 min ago.

Broad Rock Blvd/Cranford Ave RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 7:53 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury Broad Rock Blvd/Cranford Ave Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near BELMONT RD / PIPPIN LN. First reported 0 min ago.

Belmont Rd / Pippin LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
ActiveDirect TrafficDispatched

DIRECT TRAFFIC in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 12800 COVE DR. First reported 20 min ago.

12800 Cove DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:01 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious VehicleArrived

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Vehicle near 4100 MEADOWDALE BLVD.

4100 Meadowdale BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 8:16 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveBurglar Alarm, InvestigateEnroute

Burglar Alarm, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Burglar Alarm, Investigate near 700 N SHEPPARD ST.

700 N Sheppard StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 8:09 AM
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 2500 WATERFORD LAKE DR.

2500 Waterford Lake DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 7:54 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateEnroute

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 1000 WELTON AVE.

1000 Welton AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 7:52 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActivePrisoner Transport, Prisoner TransportArrived

Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport in Richmond

Public source reports Prisoner Transport, Prisoner Transport near MECHANICSVILLE TPKE/MAGNOLIA ST RICH.

Mechanicsville Tpke/Magnolia St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 7:30 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 2400 WEST HUNDRED RD.

2400 West Hundred RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 6:48 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
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, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArv 12:00 AmFairfield

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 5600 Block CRENSHAW RD.

5600 Block Crenshaw RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 8:04 AmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 8:04 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 8:04 Am near 9100 Block CLOISTERS EAST.

9100 Block Cloisters EastMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 7:42 AmFairfield

ARRIVED 7:42 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 7:42 Am near PILOTS LN / E LABURNUM AVE.

Pilots Ln / E Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineAssigned 7:54 AmFairfield

ASSIGNED 7:54 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 7:54 Am near 6000 Block BROOK RD.

6000 Block BROOK RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 8:08 AmVarina

ARRIVED 8:08 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 8:08 Am near 600 Block PLEASANT ST.

600 Block Pleasant StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineArrived 8:19 AmBrookland

ARRIVED 8:19 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 8:19 Am near 1600 Block WILLOW LAWN DR.

1600 Block Willow Lawn DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineAssigned 8:16 AmVarina

ASSIGNED 8:16 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 8:16 Am near 900 Block WINTERSTICK PL.

900 Block Winterstick PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 8:17 AmVarina

ENROUTE 8:17 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 8:17 Am near 400 Block ASH AVE.

400 Block ASH AVEMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 12000 WEST PETTY RD.

12000 West Petty RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:11 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActivePublic ServiceActive

Public Service in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 13924 SPYGLASS HILL CIR, CHESTERFIELD, VA.

13924 Spyglass Hill Cir, Chesterfield, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:49 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Public Service
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 13900 SPYGLASS HILL CIR.

13900 Spyglass Hill CirMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:49 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveHCActive

HC in Chesterfield

Public source reports HC near 12801 COVE DR, CHESTER, VA.

12801 Cove Dr, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:48 AM
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
HC
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActivePublic ServiceArrived

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 12800 COVE DR.

12800 Cove DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:48 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near XX MM 4 NB.

Xx Mm 4 NbHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 7:57 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Event near 831 East Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

831 East Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:20 AM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical Event at Dogwood Springs LaneActive

Medical Event at Dogwood Springs Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Dogwood Springs Lane near 4601 Dogwood Springs Lane, Short Pump, VA 23059.

4601 Dogwood Springs Lane, Short Pump, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 8:08 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near Elizabeth Crump Health Center, 3590 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Elizabeth Crump Health Center, 3590 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:59 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event Chest Pain/Heart AttackActive

Medical Event - Chest Pain/Heart Attack in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event - Chest Pain/Heart Attack near Hampton, 705 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005.

Hampton, 705 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:43 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Megan WayActive

Medical Event at Megan Way in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Megan Way near 8001 Megan Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

8001 Megan Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:27 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Eastwood Harbor CourtActive

Medical Event at Eastwood Harbor Court in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Eastwood Harbor Court near 4139 East Wood Harbor Court, Richmond, VA 23231.

4139 East Wood Harbor Court, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:24 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 18886 Edwards Farm Lane, Beaverdam, VA 23015.

18886 Edwards Farm Lane, Beaverdam, VA 23015Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 7:13 AM
Source Type
Medical
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1Helicopters
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Two officers hurt, police dog dead following shooting in Chesterfield

Two police officers were hurt and a police dog is dead following a shooting in Chesterfield County on Sunday.

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16-year-old shot, killed after shooting in Henrico

A teenager is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Henrico County.

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Man wanted in deadly shooting of Carroll County deputy captured

The man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a Carroll County deputy was captured in Surry County, N.C.

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Clear | 66F | wind 25 mph

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LifeEvac 1 visible over the Richmond metro

N145NG | VCU Health / Med-Trans | Airbus EC145 | 1,575 ft | 122.1 mph | Medevac helicopter visible

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New Richmond restaurant alert: Lunch and Supper owner opening Tex-Mex spot in Scott's Addition

Hang will debut June 2 and be open daily from 3 to 10 p.m. Lunch and Supper will continue to operate, and the three restaurants will share the beer garden that’s between them.

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Warmer Monday in Richmond with temperatures in the 90s possible by next weekend

A gradual warming trend is on the way for the rest of the week. Highs will be in the mid and upper 70s Wednesday, but rise into the low 80s Thursday and the upper 80s to near 90 on Friday.

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What Richmond residents need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
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.

Can you look up 911 calls?
You usually cannot search live raw 911 calls, but some agencies publish call-for-service summaries or public records.

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.

What is the crime rate in Richmond VA?
Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

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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