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
Hosted by the Irmo Police Department IRMO, SC – Mark your calendars! The Irmo Police Department is hosting a free community event to help raise awareness and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event, titled “High in Plain Sight”, features the nationally acclaimed Officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “TheContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – The Irmo Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Bobby Dale, recently promoted Officer Baker to Senior Patrol Officer. Officer Baker has been serving in the Patrol Division since May 2023. He was pinned by Chief Dale and Sergeant Black during the promotion ceremony. Congratulations to SeniorContinue Reading
Irmo, SC — On Saturday afternoon, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home on Leslie Loch Lane near Irmo. According to the caller, a woman shot a man she knew at the residence, and the victim was en route to aContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department regrets to inform the public of an incident involving one of its officers. Officer Brandon McLaurin was arrested earlier today on charges of domestic violence following an altercation at his residence. The incident occurred in the New Friarsgate subdivision. The Irmo Police Department takes allegations ofContinue Reading