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News Release: POLICE INVESTIGATE OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
ALT The image shows a press release from the Chesterfield County Police Department, dated October 14, 2026. It announces an investigation into an officer-involved shooting on October 14, 2026, in Chesterfield County, VA. The incident occurred at 10800 block of Woodpecker Road near 8:56 a.m. when officers located a suspicious vehicle. An armed individual was involved, and efforts were made to disarm the person, who was ultimately shot and pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The contact information for further inquiries is provided.
Update: The school has moved to a hold status. Students remain in classrooms and instruction continues. School leadership is requesting that parents please refrain from coming to the school. Students cannot be released at this time. We will keep you informed as we have more info.
Police are on scene at Meadowbrook High School after an assault. There is no ongoing threat at this time, but the school is in a secured status while Police investigate.
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Police @CCPDVa are searching for 14-year-old Caiden @ChesterfieldVa who was last seen around 8:30pm on AUG 9 @oneccps @RichmondPolice @12OnYourSide
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Bradley Bridge Rd is now reopen. Thank you for your patience as we conducted our investigation. @CCPDVa @ChesterfieldVa
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Police are investigating a traffic fatality on Bradley Bridge Rd just north of Woodpecker. The road will be closed for an extended period of time. Please avoid the area so first responders can investigate and help those involved.
Chesterfield Police retweeted
Route 10 @ChesterfieldVa in the 2800 block of E. Hundred Road is shut down @CCPDVa due to a motor vehicle collision. Please avoid the area @VaDOTRVA
Update: The officers remain hospitalized in critical but stable conditions. The police canine has died as a result of his injuries. More info: tinyurl.com/mpbpaddv
1/2 Police are on scene on Gumfork Place where two CCPD officers and a police K9 were injured while responding to a shooting call today. The officers have been transported to area hospitals. The suspect was also injured and transported to an area hospital.
Chesterfield Police are responding to an incident on Frye Terrace in South Chesterfield. Please avoid the area if possible.
.@CCPDVa Falling Creek Station, located at 20 N. Providence Road, will be CLOSED indefinitely following a fire that occurred on Feb. 8, 2026. More info: tinyurl.com/y2f24b37
Chesterfield Police retweeted
🤍 Thank you to the Walk for Peace for passing through Chesterfield this weekend, and a special thank-you to our partners at @CCPDVa, @CFEMSVa and the @CCSOVA for keeping everyone safe along the way.
Check out the incredible crowds along the route: bit.ly/49VuHAP
Police are searching for Caleb Lawson, 21, who was last seen this morning wearing a peach-colored sweatshirt and blue jeans. He is autistic and walks with a limp. He may be in the area of Rivers Bend Blvd and E Hundred Rd. More info: tinyurl.com/2jt8w9cf
Caleb has been located!
Police are searching for Caleb Lawson, 21, who was last seen this morning wearing a peach-colored sweatshirt and blue jeans. He is autistic and walks with a limp. He may be in the area of Rivers Bend Blvd and E Hundred Rd. More info: tinyurl.com/2jt8w9cf
Chesterfield Police retweeted
All SB lanes closed on I-95 near Route 288 at mile marker 62.8 due to a tractor-trailer crash. Coxendale Road bridge is also closed.
Traffic is being detoured at Exit 62.
Motorists should follow the posted detour or seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
