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
IRMO, S.C. – On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Irmo Police officers responded to a report of a possible fight occurring inside a vehicle in the New Friarsgate area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the vehicle involved. The vehicle fled the scene, and aContinue 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
The Irmo Police Department recently honored two of Irmo’s finest—Sergeant Charles Black and Corporal Emmanuel Polanco—with the prestigious Life-Saving Award for their heroic actions during a structure fire on August 20, 2024. Responding swiftly to reports of a fire at the Harbison Shore Assisted Living Facility at 990 Columbia Avenue, Sergeant Black and CorporalContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Police Department, in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, has arrested eight individuals during a recent undercover online sting targeting child predators. During the operation, investigators posed as minors or adults with access to children through various social media platforms. Several suspects initiated conversationsContinue 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 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 – On Tuesday, August 27, the Town of Irmo hosted its annual National Night Out at the newly named Moore Park off Lake Murray Boulevard. Sponsored by the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation, the event provided a unique opportunity for residents to engage with local law enforcement officersContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department has arrested Maurice T. McQuire, 20, of Chapin, SC, on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime following a shooting incident earlier this month. On August 3, 2024, Irmo officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the NewContinue Reading
The 2024 National Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm in Moore Park. The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is excited to host the yearly National Night Out Event. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhoodContinue Reading