15-292 Deputies Release Results Of Overnight Countywide DUI Wolf Pack (For Further Details See Release 15-291)

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

Clearwater Police Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Largo Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
Tarpon Springs 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 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015 through 5:00 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015.

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 Clearwater Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, and the Tarpon Springs Police Department conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County Overnight.

The results are as follows:

Criminal Charges:

10 DUI vehicle

1 DUI motorcycle

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

1 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)

1 Motorcycle Endorsement Violation

1 Fleeing and Eluding

17 Total Charges

Citations:

15 Driving while License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge

40 Speeding

1 Open container driver

9 No Insurance

30 Other non-moving violations

38 Other moving violations

1 Violation DL Restrictions

1 Seat belt violation

135 Total Citations

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.