emergency response
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.
Motorcycle driver killed in Route 1 crash
A motorcycle driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Route 288 on Saturday evening, forcing authorities to close the highway for 4 to 6 hours.
Chesterfield plans 'Drone as First Responder' public safety program
Chesterfield County announced a Drone as First Responder program that will deploy unmanned aircraft to priority 911 calls to provide real-time video to responding units.
Baby Born in Parking Lot Reunites With Chesterfield First Responders
Kate McCoy gave birth to her son at just 25 weeks in a parking lot with help from Chesterfield firefighters, and after 132 days in the NICU, the family reunited with the first responders who delivered him.
Chesterfield House Fire Underscores Dangers of Improper Cigarette Disposal
A house fire on Providence Creek Road in March 2026 caused by a discarded cigarette displaced five residents and prompted Chesterfield fire officials to reinforce warnings about proper smoking safety.
Teenager Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Chesterfield Business
A teenager was hospitalized Wednesday evening after a car crashed into a convenience store on Robious Road in Chesterfield County.
House Fire Displaces 4 Adults on Brandywine Avenue
A house fire on Wednesday evening displaced four adults from a home on the 10000 block of Brandywine Avenue in Chesterfield, with no injuries reported.
Chesterfield firefighter hospitalized battling commercial fire
A Chesterfield County firefighter was hospitalized for heat exhaustion while battling a commercial fire on Reymet Road during extreme heat on July 3.
Two injured in South Chesterfield two-vehicle crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in South Chesterfield on Thursday night, according to police.
Vehicle Fire Damages House in Chesterfield County
A vehicle fire at a Chesterfield County home caused exterior damage but was contained before spreading to the structure.
Person Treated for Injuries in Chesterfield House Fire
One person was treated for injuries after a house fire Sunday morning on Silver Mist Avenue in Chesterfield County.
Flash Flooding Hits Chesterfield After Heavy Rains
Heavy rain from severe thunderstorms on June 28 caused flash flooding across Chesterfield County, affecting neighborhoods and roadways through the evening.
Couple Displaced After House Fire in Chesterfield
A couple escaped safely after a house fire at their home on Millers Run Road in Chesterfield County on Saturday evening, June 27, with both residents being displaced but uninjured.
Suspected radiation exposure temporarily closes Chesterfield ER
A Chesterfield County emergency room was briefly closed Wednesday night after a patient arrived saying they may have been exposed to a radiological agent, prompting a HAZMAT response. Testing found no radiation and no threat to the public, and the ER resumed normal operations.
Teen injured after stepping into traffic near Chesterfield school
A teenage girl was transported by helicopter after intentionally stepping into traffic near Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School on Bailey Bridge Road in Midlothian on Tuesday, June 16.
Restaurant fire in Chesterfield contained, no injuries reported
Chesterfield County firefighters contained a cooking-related grease fire at Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant on Hull Street Road in less than 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Driver Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 288
A driver was seriously injured when their vehicle overturned on Route 288 north of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County on June 11.
Fire Displaces 11 People in Chesterfield Townhouses
A fire at a Chesterfield County townhouse complex on June 9 displaced 11 residents across two units, with no injuries reported.
3 hospitalized in Chesterfield shopping center crash
A vehicle crashed into a shopping center on Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County on June 8, injuring three people.
Three Chesterfield Residents Honored in Volunteer Hall of Fame
Three Chesterfield County residents—John Hilliard Jr., David Lipp, and Edith Lumpkin—were inducted into the 44th-annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame on June 8, 2026, bringing total Hall of Fame membership to 101 honorees.
Dump truck overturned, hazmat crew responds
A dump truck overturned on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on June 5, 2026, prompting hazmat crews to respond to a fuel leak.
Firefighters Battle Van and Brush Fire on Powhite Parkway
Chesterfield firefighters extinguished a van fire that spread to brush along Powhite Parkway near Courthouse Road on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.