The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred November 1 in Richland County. Early that morning, Irmo Police Department officers responded to a home on Ashbourne Road, in Irmo regarding a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived on scene and approached the front doorContinue Reading
Free, anonymous disposal available Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. IRMO — The Irmo Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police department, 1230 Columbia Ave. The eventContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department, the Town of Irmo, and the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation invited families and community members to join the Town’s police officers and Town officials for Irmo’s 2026 National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Moore Park, located at 7473Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Police Department has officially welcomed two new K9 members following their recent swearing-in. K9 Andi and K9 Venom were sworn in by Mayor Bill Danielson during the Irmo Town Council meeting on Aug. 18. Both K9s bring unique backgrounds, personalities and specialized abilities to theContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department arrested Joseph Seth Braxton at a residence in the New Friarsgate community on May 20, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Braxton faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, and possession ofContinue Reading
IRMO — The Irmo Police Department has joined a new regional effort aimed at strengthening mental health support for officers through the “aRe yoU OK?” (R U OK) Initiative. The program is a collaboration between The Haven SC and local law enforcement agencies, including the West Columbia Police Department andContinue Reading
Photo from L to R: Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham, Corporal Christopher Stokes, Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale, Irmo Police Department Community Foundation President Hamed Javad, Sergeant Brett Mielke Irmo — Christopher Stokes, a corporal with the Irmo Police Department, has been selected as the recipientContinue Reading
Fifty local families were recently treated to the annual Shop With a Cop event hosted by the Irmo Police Department. The program was held on two dates this year, December 11 and December 18, at the Walmart in Ballentine. Each participating family received a $300 gift certificate to use towardContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department (IPD), in partnership with the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, is encouraging local businesses and individuals to consider donating to the 2025 Shop with a Cop program this holiday season. Shop with a Cop is an annual event that brings Irmo law enforcement and local familiesContinue 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
Judge Epting faithfully served the Town of Irmo for 33 years before retiring in 2018. We in the police department will always remember his jokes, his stories, and his contagious laugh that could fill a courtroom. Most importantly, we will remember his fairness — a legacy that will live onContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Mark your calendars and bring the whole family—National Night Out is returning to Moore Park on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Hosted by the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, this free community event is all about strengthening the bond between neighbors and local lawContinue 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