All Clear After False Alarm at Defense Supply Center Richmond
TL;DR: Law enforcement determined that a reported active threat at Defense Supply Center Richmond in Chesterfield County on Wednesday afternoon was a false alarm, with operations resuming after the all-clear.
Quick facts
- Who: DLA Police, Chesterfield County Police Department, Virginia State Police
- What: False alarm response to reported active threat
- When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, around 1 p.m.
- Where: Defense Supply Center Richmond, Chesterfield County
The story
A large police and SWAT response was deployed to Defense Supply Center Richmond on Wednesday afternoon after an alarm was activated at the military facility. A duress alarm in a building on base triggered the multi-agency response involving DLA Police, the Chesterfield County Police Department, and Virginia State Police.
Law enforcement conducted a precautionary search of the installation and determined there was no actual threat. Amy Perry, the base's Public Affairs Officer, confirmed that authorities had cleared the installation and that no active threat existed. Regular operations resumed following the all-clear determination. No injuries or other incidents were reported.
Key players
- Amy Perry: Public Affairs Officer, Defense Supply Center Richmond
Why it matters: False alarm responses at military installations can trigger major police mobilization and temporary service disruptions, though this incident was resolved without further incident.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-09-23Duress alarm activated at Defense Supply Center Richmond: A duress alarm triggered in a building on the military installation around 1 p.m., prompting an emergency response. [source]
- 2026-09-23All-clear issued at Defense Supply Center Richmond: Law enforcement determined there was no active threat following a search of the installation. Regular operations resumed. [source]
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