Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau - DUI Unit - Traffic Enforcement
Clearwater Police Department Gulfport Police Department Largo Police Department St. Petersburg Police Department Tarpon Springs Police Department
G4S Prisoner Transportation 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 county-wide DUI Wolf Pack from Sunday, September 3, 2017, through Monday, September 4, 2017. .
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 the Clearwater Police Department, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Tarpon Springs Police Department and G4S Prisoner Transportation conducted a DUI Wolfpack operation in Pinellas County overnight.
The results are as follows:
Criminal Charges:
12 DUI
3 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor)
2 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)
2 Driving While License Suspended and/or Revoked with Knowledge (Misdemeanor)
1 Resisting Arrest Without Violence
1 Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing
Total Charges - 21
Citations:
36 Speeding
1 No Valid DL
14 Driving While License Suspended and/or revoked with Knowledge
8 No Valid Insurance
1 Violation Driver’s License Restrictions
1 Open Container
33 Other Non-Moving Violations
27 Other Moving Violations
Total Citations - 121
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.
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