public safety
Police Search for Missing Girl and Woman
Chesterfield Police have issued a CODI Alert for a missing 6-year-old girl and 37-year-old woman last seen in Northern Virginia, with authorities concerned for their safety.
Falling Creek Police Station Project Advances
Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct, a new Falling Creek station at 7300 Midlothian Turnpike, expected to open in early 2027 as part of a $39.1 million, four-station network funded by voter approval.
County Honors Volunteers, Celebrates Student Athlete, Advances Police Infrastructure
Chesterfield County celebrated three major community milestones in early June: three residents joined the Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, a high school pitcher won her second consecutive state player-of-the-year award, and the first of four new police precincts reached a construction milestone.
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 99 honorees.
Bear spotted in Chesterfield County backyards
Residents in Chesterfield County have reported a bear in residential areas.
Man charged for false shooting report at local 7-Eleven
A Chesterfield County resident was charged with making a false report of a shooting near a 7-Eleven store.
Sheriff seeks help identifying vandalism spree suspect
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.
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.