***UPDATE*** Deputies Release Results Of Overnight DUI Wolf Pack

Update to news release #18-127

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
- DUI Unit
- Traffic Enforcement

Clearwater Police Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Largo Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department

What: 
Deputies have released the results of the overnight countywide DUI Wolfpack.

When: 
Pinellas County deputies along with various local law enforcement agencies conducted the county-wide DUI Wolfpack from Friday, June 29, 2018, through Saturday 30, 2018.

Where: 
The DUI Wolfpack was conducted throughout Pinellas County.

Why/How: 
In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths, Pinellas County deputies in conjunction with the Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo City Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, and the Tarpon Springs Police Department conducted a DUI Wolfpack operation in Pinellas County overnight.

The results are as follows for DUI Wolf Pack                       

Criminal Charges:                                                                

19 DUI

1 Felony Drug Charges

4 Misdemeanor Drug Charges

4 DWLSR Arrest

1 Other Misdemeanor Arrest

29 Total Charges

Citations:

12 DWLSR

4 No Insurance

62 Speeding Tickets

2 Seat Belt

1 Child Restraint

1 Open Container

16 Non-Moving Violations

7 Moving Violations

19 DUI Citations

124 Total Citations

The operation was part of the Sheriff's Office on-going commitment to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of a Wolf Pack is to educate drivers and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting DUI Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.

***End of Update***

***Original News Release***

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
- DUI Unit
- Traffic Enforcement

Clearwater Police Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Largo Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department

Tarpon Springs Police Department

What:
In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths, deputies will conduct a Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County over the weekend.

Where:
Deputies and other law enforcement officers will monitor traffic throughout Pinellas County.

When:
The operation will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 and continue until 5 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2018. 

How/Why:
Pinellas County deputies, in conjunction with the Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo City Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, and the Tarpon Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation. They will maintain a proactive profile over the weekend on the highly-traveled roadways of Pinellas County.

The operation will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 and continue until 5 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2018. 

The operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff's on-going commitment to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving.  The goal of the Wolf Pack is to educate people and create public awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and any chemical or controlled substances.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.), Suncoast Safety Council, and the Chaplains Outreach Ministries will be supporting law enforcement during the operation.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.