Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Patrol Operations Bureau - DUI Unit Tarpon Springs Police Department Clearwater Police Department Indian Shores Police Department Kenneth City Police Department Gulfport Police Department St. Petersburg Police Department Florida Highway Patrol G4S Prisoner Transportation 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 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 through 5:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 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 Tarpon Springs Police Department, Clearwater Police Department, Indian Shores Police Department, Kenneth City Police Department, Gulfport Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol and G4S Prisoner Transportation conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County Overnight.
The results are as follows:
Criminal charges:
9 DUI -vehicle 1 DUI- motorcycle 1 Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (Motorcycle) 1 Felony Tampering with Evidence 1 Violation of Probation (Felony) 1 Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor) 1 Warrant Arrest (Misdemeanor) 8 Misdemeanor Driving While License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge 4 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor) 5 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) 8 Other Misdemeanor Arrests
Total Criminal Charges - 40
Citations:
17 Driving while License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge 1 Underage .02 Violation 30 Speeding 8 No Insurance 2 Open containers 29 Other Non-Moving Violations 23 Other Moving Violations 6 Seatbelt Violations
Total Citations - 116
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.
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