Irmo Police Department held traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, February 25th which resulted in officers issuing a total of 22 warnings/citations for violations such as expired tag, No Driver’s License in possession, and a variety of equipment violations. The checkpoint was held in the 900 Block of Columbiana Drive. ThereContinue Reading
A Leesville man faces multiple charges in connection with the theft of a piece of construction equipment. Taylor Shae Mooneyham, 31, is charged with receiving stolen goods, operation of a chop shop, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession with intent to distribute meth, according to arrest warrants. “This caseContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department welcomed a new officer recently as Chief of Police, Bobby Dale, swore in officer Jeff Thrun. Thrun previously served on the Chicago Fire Department before becoming an officer in Irmo.Continue Reading
A catalytic converter might look like a dirty piece of pipe to many; however, thieves see green – as in cash – when they cut the part from the underside of a car. “It’s the precious metals, particularly platinum, that have made catalytic converter thefts something law enforcement around theContinue Reading
Christopher Dwayne Tillman, Jr., age 28, was convicted last week by a Lexington County jury of Burglary Second Degree, Arson Second Degree, and Ill-Treatment of Animals. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the trial of this case and ultimately sentenced Tillman to fifteen (15) years in the SouthContinue Reading
Bernard White, 28, of Irmo, was arrested after a lengthy pursuit with officers around 1:30 pm this afternoon. White was pulled over by a patrolman in the New Friarsgate subdivision for a traffic violation. Before the officer could make initial contact, White initiated the pursuit that lasted over ten minutes.Continue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9s celebrate Valentine’s Day By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Kobe, Kane, and Rudy want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! The three Belgian Malinois wearing Valentines scarves are K-9s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). The department fields 17-18 trained K-9s – two single-serviceContinue Reading
Bryan Christopher Powers, age 36 from Lexington County, was convicted this week by a Lexington County jury of Reckless Vehicular Homicide for causing the death of Mildred Smith, age 81 from Pelion. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the trial of this case and ultimately sentenced Powers toContinue Reading
A Lexington County man is accused of improperly disposing of cars last month at a metal recycling business on Charleston Highway. Timothy Eron Dickensheets, 44, is charged with eight counts of improper disposal of a vehicle, and a single count of possession of a stolen vehicle, and malicious injury toContinue Reading
Officers responded to the restaurant just before 4 p.m. today in reference to a shooting. Officers eventually determined an argument between Rumph and the victim led to the shooting. The victim was transported to Prisma Health Richland with life-threatening injuries. Rumph is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center.Continue Reading
Chief Terrence Green is notifying the Town of Lexington community that an arrest was made in the overnight shooting death of a teenage male that happened at the Town & Country Apartments. At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting at 301 Roberts Street. When officers arrived, theyContinue Reading