Off-Duty Pinellas Park Firefighter Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (24-006)
Sean Murphy Booking Photo
ST. PETERSBURG – On Saturday, January 13, 2024, at approximately 10:04 p.m., deputies assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau arrested 31-year-old Sean Murphy, employed with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, for one count of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Deputies observed Murphy operating his Ford car westbound on Gandy Boulevard west of the Gandy Bridge at 77mph in a posted 55mph zone.
Deputies made contact with Murphy, who exhibited multiple indicators of impairment, including the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage, swaying, and bloodshot watery eyes.
Murphy agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests but performed poorly on them.
According to deputies, Murphy submitted to a breath sample, which indicated he had a BrAC of .128/.140.
Murphy was arrested and charged with one count of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Pinellas County Jail.
Additional Information:
Sean Murphy (Suspect – Arrested)
Age: 31
Employment: Pinellas Park Fire Department
Charges: Driving Under the Influence
