Irmo Police Department held traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, February 25th which resulted in officers issuing a total of 22 warnings/citations for violations such as expired tag, No Driver’s License in possession, and a variety of equipment violations. The checkpoint was held in the 900 Block of Columbiana Drive. ThereContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department welcomed a new officer recently as Chief of Police, Bobby Dale, swore in officer Jeff Thrun. Thrun previously served on the Chicago Fire Department before becoming an officer in Irmo.Continue Reading
Officers from the Irmo Police Department along with Town Councilman Erik Sickinger visited Generations of Irmo for Valentines’ Day to honor some of the town’s senior citizens by offering them flowers and words of kindness.Continue Reading
Bernard White, 28, of Irmo, was arrested after a lengthy pursuit with officers around 1:30 pm this afternoon. White was pulled over by a patrolman in the New Friarsgate subdivision for a traffic violation. Before the officer could make initial contact, White initiated the pursuit that lasted over ten minutes.Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing juvenile. Devon White, 16, was last seen seen at a foster home in the evening hours on January 25, 2022, wearing a black hoodie, gray jeans and white shoes. It is believed that he ran awayContinue Reading
On January 20, 2022, at 7:40 p.m., Irmo Police Officers responded to a home invasion at a residence within the New Friarsgate Subdivision. Once on scene, Officers learned that a black male wearing khaki pants and a New York Giants’ hoodie/jacket entered the residence through a back door. The homeowner,Continue Reading
Irmo Police responded to a report of a shooting Tuesday night that left one person dead. The officers were called to the 100 block of Maidstone Circle in the New Friarsgate subdivision at 11:55 pm where they found a 21-year-old male unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. TheContinue Reading
Sergeant First Class Paul Pittman was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG.) as part of the Department’s longevity program. MSG. Pittman has been with the Town of Irmo since September of 2007, and has served as a Patrol Sergeant over the past 9 years. Pittman brings along aContinue Reading
The second set of families to enjoy Irmo Police Department’s Shop With A Cop program gathered at the Walmart on Dutch Fork Rd. on Thursday, December 16. Each year the Irmo Police Department supported by the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation lets underprivileged families shop for toys and goodies forContinue Reading
Frank Leaphart, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 18, and was remembered as Irmo’s first African American Chief of Police. He served the Irmo community from 1972 until 1980 and was well-liked by future law enforcement officers in the area. Frank was a good neighbor and father. Obituary for FranklinContinue Reading
On December 20th, 2021, Irmo Police arrested Joshua Jordan, 22, of Lexington for his involvement in a shooting last week. On December 16th, officers responded to a shooting incident near the intersection of Friarsgate Boulevard and Irmo Drive. Officers quickly responded to the area to gather evidence and witness statementsContinue Reading