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

Pinellas Park Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department
Largo Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
Clearwater Police Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Indian Shores Police Department

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

When:
Pinellas County deputies along with various local law enforcement agencies conducted the countywide DUI Wolf Pack  from Friday, March 18, 2016 through Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Where:
The DUI Wolf Pack was conducted throughout Pinellas County.

Why/How:
In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths, Pinellas County Deputies in conjunction with the Pinellas Park Police Department, Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Indian Shores Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department and Tarpon Springs Police Department conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County Overnight.

The results are as follows:

Criminal Charges:

15 DUI's vehicle

4 Misdemeanor Driving while license suspended and/or revoked with knowledge

8 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

1 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

3 Other Misdemeanor Arrests

Citations:

17 Driving while License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge

43 Speeding

1 Red Light Violation

7 No Insurance

21 Other Non-moving Violations

30 Other Moving Violations

1 Violation DL Restrictions

9 Seatbelt Violation

The operation was part of 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.