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

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

G4S Prisoner Transport

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 30, 2017 through Saturday, July 1, 2017.

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 Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Tarpon Springs Police Department and G4S Prisoner Transportation conducted a DUI Wolfpack operation in Pinellas County overnight.

The results are as follows:

Criminal Charges:

9 DUI’s

7 Driving While License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge

3 Possession of a Controlled Substance – Felony

2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

2 No Valid Driver’s License

1 Fleeing to Elude – Felony

1 Violation of Probation - Felony

Total Charges – 25

Citations:

14 Driving While License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge

5 No Insurance

11 Speeding

2 Seat Belt Violation

2 Violation of DL Restrictions

18 Other Non-moving Violations

16 Other Moving Violations

Total Citations - 68

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.