public safety
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's 2022 Bond Projects Now Taking Shape
Four years after voters approved Chesterfield's $540 million bond referendum, schools, public safety facilities, libraries, and parks across the county are now under construction or completed, with over $320 million already spent.
Meet Myra, Chesterfield's Narcotics Detection K9
Myra is a narcotics detection K9 officer with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office bringing specialized experience to the county's drug interdiction efforts.
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.
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.
Extreme Heat Wave Expected This Week in Chesterfield
Chesterfield County is warning residents to prepare for extreme heat conditions this week with recommendations to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and monitor vulnerable populations.
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.
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.
Crime Solvers Seeks Help After Gym Locker Credit Card Theft
Two suspects stole credit cards from a gym locker at American Family Fitness in Midlothian and attempted fraudulent charges at Sam's Club; Chesterfield County Crime Solvers seeks public help identifying them.
Chesterfield Wins Six VACo Achievement Awards
Chesterfield County won six Virginia Association of Counties Achievement Awards in 2025, with its Court Navigator juvenile justice program earning the Best Large County designation.
Chesterfield Honors Firefighter Recruit at Fifth Ty Day
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS held the fifth annual Ty Day on June 27 to honor firefighter recruit TyVaughn Eldridge, who died in 2021.
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.
Teen hurt in March Chester shooting incident
A teenager was injured by gunfire on Cosmic Road in Chester on March 15, 2026, and police are investigating the incident.
Random gunfire strikes Chesterfield home, injures teenager
Random gunfire struck a Chesterfield County home Thursday evening, injuring a 14-year-old resident through a bedroom window; police are investigating.
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.
Chesterfield breaks ground on new fire station in Chester
Chesterfield County broke ground on a $12.3 million replacement Fire Station 1 in Chester to address the area's rapid growth and the aging 64-year-old original facility.
Chesterfield Advances Plans for New Falling Creek Police Station
Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct in Falling Creek, a $8.8 million facility expected to open in early 2027 as part of a voter-approved $39.1 million public safety bond.
6-Year-Old Chesterfield Girl Found Safe After CODI Alert
A 6-year-old Chesterfield girl reported missing on June 10 was found safe on June 12 after a CODI Alert was issued, while a 37-year-old woman connected to the disappearance was located safe the following day.
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.
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.
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.
Police chase ends in crash on I-95
A Virginia State Police pursuit that began in Petersburg ended in a rollover crash on southbound I-95 near mile marker 61 in Chesterfield on Wednesday evening, with the driver sustaining minor injuries.
Midlothian man arrested in Chesterfield vandalism spree
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office arrested a Midlothian man for vandalizing four public and commercial buildings in a single night, including the county courthouse and central library.
Chesterfield supervisors approve $2.3B budget for fiscal 2027
Chesterfield County supervisors unanimously approved a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, featuring a 10-cent car tax cut, 5% employee raises, and record school funding.
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.
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.