Chesterfield County Police
Two drown in private pond in Chesterfield County
A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on July 26, 2026, when the child struggled in the water and the woman attempted a rescue.
Missing 73-year-old Chesterfield woman found safe
Chesterfield County police located 73-year-old Susan W. Rapp safe after she was reported missing from Hillandale Drive early Wednesday morning.
Chesterfield Police Seek Input on Next Traffic Enforcement Focus
Chesterfield County police are soliciting community input via online polls to determine where to concentrate their next traffic enforcement operations.
Police close Beach Road near Pocahontas Park for search
Chesterfield County police temporarily closed Beach Road near Pocahontas State Park for an undisclosed search operation with armed officers present; the reason and outcome remain unclear.
Chesterfield Officers Shot in May Discharged From Hospital
Two Chesterfield County police officers injured in a May 31 shooting during a domestic call respond and continue recovery at home after hospital discharge.
Man in Mobility Scooter Killed in Crash on E. Hundred Road
A man operating a mobility scooter was struck from behind and killed on E. Hundred Road in Chesterfield County early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026.
Christmas in July Toy Drive returns with police support
Chesterfield County Police launches its annual Christmas in July toy drive to collect toys for children facing financial hardship, with donations distributed in December through the Chester Food Pantry.
Police Investigate Swatting Calls at Multiple Chesterfield Homes
Chesterfield County police are investigating a series of swatting incidents that targeted three homes within six hours on June 24, 2026.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sought in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County police are searching for a Black male suspect who robbed a business at gunpoint on Buford Court on the evening of June 23, 2026.
Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting Transferred to Jail
A 65-year-old man charged in connection with a May 31 shooting that wounded two Chesterfield County police officers and killed a K-9 has been transferred from hospital to county jail to face 17 felony charges.
Son charged in father's death after Chesterfield assault
A Chesterfield man has been charged with second-degree murder after his father died from injuries sustained in an assault at their home.
Search Warrants Reveal Details of Chesterfield Officer Shooting
Recently unsealed search warrants from a May 31 officer-involved shooting in Chesterfield County reveal investigators seized weapons, ammunition, body armor, and tactical gear from the suspect's home.
Chesterfield restaurant hosts fundraiser for wounded officers, honors K-9 Knight
Charred Swift Creek restaurant in Midlothian held a fundraiser for two wounded Chesterfield County police officers and dedicated its new dog-friendly patio to K-9 Knight, a police dog killed in the same May 31 shooting.
Community rallies around Chesterfield officers after shooting
Two Chesterfield County police officers shot and a K-9 killed in a domestic call on May 31 prompted widespread community fundraising, blood drives, and restaurant support.
Two Chesterfield officers shot; suspect charged, K-9 Knight killed
Chesterfield County police officers Jacob Clark and Jacob Wells, shot during a May 31 domestic violence response, are recovering from critical injuries as community raises over $60,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
Court declines to rule on Chesterfield officer's immunity
Virginia Supreme Court declined to rule on Chesterfield officer's immunity claim in a case stemming from a 2023 police chase that killed a Petersburg woman.