Chief Dale would like to announce the newest Corporals in the Patrol Division. Corporal Jeff Thrun and Corporal David Copley were promoted and pinned by Chief Dale and Major Hendricks. Corporal Thrun will serve on Squad 2 and Corporal Copley will serve on Squad 1. Corporal Chris Shirley was alsoContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department charged Jimmy Frederick Hollingsworth, Jr. (24) with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child stemming from an incident that was reported in March 2022. Irmo Investigators were called to the Prisma Children’s Hospital after a 5-week-old was brought in for dehydration. The staff observed injuries that indicated possibleContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department charged Tina Wilson (31) of Columbia with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child stemming from an incident that occurred in May 2022 at the Big Blue Marble Academy in Irmo. Wilson, who was terminated the following day, was seen on video striking a 4-year-old after appearing frustratedContinue Reading
On June 1st the Police Department hosted a tour for a local school group. They were treated to a behind the scene, “VIP Experience” led by Community Services Division Corporals Stokes and Kaderly. To be honest, we aren’t sure who had more fun. The group met with Chief Dale whoContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department, along with the Irmo Fire District, is investigating a suspicious fire of an unoccupied residence that took place May 14. No one was injured as a result of the blaze and local firefighters were able to extinguish it before it spread to any surrounding properties. TheContinue 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
The Irmo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing juvenile. Brandon Pacheco-Nunez, 15, was last seen on November 8th around 0730 hours when he left his residence in the New Friarsgate subdivision for the school bus. Pacheco-Nunez was last seen wearing a black shirt, blackContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Burger King & 7-11 convenience store located in the 7700 Block of Broad River Road in Irmo. Around 3:30 am, the suspect in the picture below broke out a window and entered the restaurant. During the burglary atContinue Reading