21-138 ***UPDATE Deputies Release Results of Overnight Wolfpack*** Deputies and Local Police Agencies to Conduct County-Wide DUI Wolf Pack this Weekend

***Update as of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021***

Criminal Charges:
DUI’s - 25
DWLS/R Charges - 7
Misdemeanor Drug Charges – 1
Other Felony Arrests - 1
Other Misdemeanor Arrest - 5
Total Charges – 39

Citations:
DWLSR - 20
No Insurance - 3
Speeding Tickets – 85
Violation of D/L Restrictions - 2
Non-Moving Violations - 32
Moving Violations – 32
DUI Citations - 24
Total Citations - 198

***End of Update***

***Original News Release***

PINELLAS COUNTY - Deputies, in conjunction with several partner agencies, will join together this weekend to conduct a DUI 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, Clearwater 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, December 18, 2021 and will continue until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, December, 19 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.

This DUI Wolf Pack is dedicated to the memory of John Sorensen. John was killed by an impaired driver on January 31, 2016. The impaired driver was driving the wrong way on County Road 1 and struck John head on. The driver was sentenced to 13 years in prison for DUI Manslaughter. Below is a photo of John (middle), with his brothers Andy (right) and Mike (left).