Irmo city council, which was arrested in connection with sexual criminal behavior with a minor

The city of Irmo reacts after an IRMO city council was arrested.

According to a booking report by the Sheriff department of Lexington County, Erik Sickinger is charged with a minor for sexual criminal behavior.

Sickinger was appointed city council in November 2020 and was appointed mayor for pro-Tem in 2023.

In an explanation from the city of Irmo, the officials say that they are aware that Sickinger was arrested by SLED.

The explanation also states that the city has been announced that Sickinger was brought to the Lexington County's internment camp and that the indictment against him was not related to his role as a member of the Council.