The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office conducted a DUI Wolf Pack overnight in an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths.
The Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, and the St. Petersburg Police Department also took part in the DUI Wolf Pack operation.
Here are the results of the Wolf Pack:
Criminal Charges:
- 22 DUI
- 10 Felony Drug Charges
- 2 Misdemeanor Drug Charges
- 3 DWLSR Arrest
- 3 Other Misdemeanor Arrest
- 40 Total Charges
Citations:
- 4 DWLSR
- 4 No Insurance
- 45 Speeding Tickets
- 1 Seat Belt
- 1 Child Restraint
- 1 DL Restriction
- 3 Open Container
- 19 Non-Moving Violations
- 21 Moving Violations
- 22 DUI Citations
- 121 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.