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

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

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 county-wide DUI Wolf Pack from Friday, December 16, 2016 through Saturday, December 17, 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 Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Indian Shores Police Department, Kenneth City Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Tarpon Springs Police Department, Treasure Island Police Department, and G4S Prisoner Transportation conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County overnight.

The results are as follows:

Criminal Charges:
25  DUI

4   Driving While License Suspended and/or revoked with Knowledge

2   Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)

4   Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

1   Fleeing and Eluding (Felony)

1   Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

2   Warrant Arrest (Felony)

2   Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing

1   Other Felony Arrest

Total Charges – 42

Citations:

14  Driving While License Suspended and/or revoked with Knowledge

1   No Valid DL

7   No Insurance

36  Speeding

5   Safety Belt Violations

2   Violation of DL Restrictions

3   Open Container

25  Other Non-Moving Violations

45  Other Moving Violations

Total Citations - 138

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.

This operation was dedicated to, 38-year-old John Sorensen, who died on January 30, 2016, after he was struck in Dunedin by a wrong way driver, while driving his motorcycle. The wrong way driver was impaired at the time of the crash. 

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