IRMO — An Irmo police officer has been named a finalist for the Greg Alia Award, a statewide honor recognizing excellence in community engagement and service. The Irmo Police Department announced that Corporal Christopher Stokes is among the finalists for the award, which was established by the nonprofit Serve &Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Police Department has arrested Kalen Logan, 31, in connection with a reported domestic incident that occurred on November 12. Logan has been charged with Attempted Murder and Kidnapping following an altercation during which the victim sustained multiple stab wounds. Officers responded to the call atContinue Reading
IRMO – The Irmo Police Department has arrested Sulaymaan Benoit for the second time in less than a year. Benoit, a former employee of Green Charter School of the Midlands, was taken into custody on October 28, 2025, and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – 1st Degree.Continue Reading
In a press conference on Monday morning, the two Irmo Police officers involved with the in-custody death of a suspect have been identified. On June 22, Byron Jackson of North Augusta was apprehended by Irmo Police following a chase that ended behind the Dollar General on Broad River Rd. inContinue Reading
The man who died while in police custody on Wednesday, June 25 has been identified as Byron Jackon, 45, of North Augusta. No details as to the cause of death have been released by the Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford. In a statement to media Rutherford said, ‘We will continueContinue Reading
Two vape shops in the town of Irmo have earned suspended business licenses due to the sale and possession of items that are prohibited under South Carolina law. Lake Murray Tobacco & Vape, 952 Lake Murray Blvd. Unit A and CBD Farmacy/Mora Wellness LLC vape shop at 7971 Woodrow StreetContinue Reading
Updated March 4, 2025 Green Charter School of the Midlands is NOT affiliated with Lexington-Richland School District 5. Irmo officers have arrested the principal and a teacher employed by Green Charter School of the Midlands. Sulaymaan Benoit, 32, was charged with 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree andContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department arrested two men on December 21 following a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a collision at North Lake Drive/SC-6 and Old Cherokee Road. Joshua D. Riley, 45, of Orangeburg, and Daion A. Bowers, 39, of Columbia, were taken into custody after the car they wereContinue Reading
Irmo, SC (Nov. 7, 2024) – The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is thrilled to announce the return of its “Shop with a Cop” program, an initiative dedicated to supporting families in need this holiday season by spreading joy and essentials through community giving. Event Details: How You CanContinue Reading
Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale was honored with his third gold star this week, marking his three-year tenure as the town’s top law enforcement officer. In Irmo, each year served as Chief of Police is recognized with a gold star, and Dale’s latest milestone was celebrated by Irmo Mayor BillContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Police Department, in cooperation with the 11th Judicial Circuit Law Enforcement Network, will be conducting a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Lake Murray Boulevard. This initiative will take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 10:00 PM to midnight. Details of the Checkpoint: The main goalContinue Reading