21-078 ***UPDATE Deputies Release Results of Overnight Wolfpack*** Deputies and Local Police Agencies to Conduct County-Wide DUI Wolf Pack this Holiday Weekend
DUI Wolfpack
***Update as of 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021***
Criminal Charges:
DUI’s - 20
DWLS/R Charges - 3
Fleeing to Elude Charge – 1
Felony Drug Charges – 6
Misdemeanor Drug Charges – 1
Other Felony Arrests - 3
Other Misdemeanor Arrest - 8
Total Charges - 42
Citations:
DWLSR - 11
No Insurance - 5
Speeding Tickets – 51
Child Restraint Citation - 1
Violation of D/L Restrictions - 2
Open Container - 1
Non-Moving Violations - 25
Moving Violations – 4
DUI Citations - 20
Total Citations - 120
The operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff's on-going commitment to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of the Wolf Pack is to educate people 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 Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.
***End of Update***
***Original News Release***
PINELLAS COUNTY - Deputies, in conjunction with several partner agencies, will join together this holiday weekend to conduct a Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County.
The participating agencies include:
Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Kenneth City Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, and the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
They will maintain a proactive profile over the weekend on the highly-traveled roadways of Pinellas County.
The operation will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021 and will continue until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
The operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s on-going commitment to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage associated with traffic crashes related to impaired driving. The goal of the Wolf Pack is to educate people 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 Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.
