***UPDATE*** Deputies Release Results Of Overnight DUI Wolf Pack
Update to news release #18-093
Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau - DUI Unit - Traffic Enforcement Florida Highway Patrol
Gulfport Police Department
Largo Police Department
Pinellas Park Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
What: Deputies have released the results of the overnight countywide DUI Wolfpack.
When: Pinellas County deputies along with various local law enforcement agencies conducted the county-wide DUI Wolfpack from Friday, May 4, 2018, through Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Where: The DUI Wolfpack was conducted throughout Pinellas County.
Why/How: In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths, Pinellas County deputies in conjunction with the Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department and the St. Petersburg Police Department conducted a DUI Wolfpack operation in Pinellas County overnight.
The results are as follows:
Criminal Charges:
22 DUI
10 Felony Drug Charges
2 Misdemeanor Drug Charges
3 DWLSR Arrest
3 Other Misdemeanor Arrest
40 Total Charges
Citations:
4 DWLSR
4 No Insurance
45 Speeding Tickets
1 Seat Belt
1 Child Restraint
1 DL Restriction
3 Open Container
19 Non-Moving Violations
21 Moving Violations
22 DUI Citations
121 Total Citations
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.
***End of Update***
***Original News Release***
What: In an effort to reduce DUI related injuries and deaths, deputies will conduct a Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County over the weekend.
Where: Deputies and other law enforcement officers will monitor traffic throughout Pinellas County.
When: The operation will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2018 and continue until 5 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018.
How/Why: Pinellas County deputies, in conjunction with the Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, and the St. Petersburg Police Department will conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation. They will maintain a proactive profile over the weekend on the highly-traveled roadways of Pinellas County.
The operation will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2018 and continue until 5 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018.
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.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.), Chaplains' Outreach Ministries, and the Suncoast Safety Council will be supporting law enforcement during the operation.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting Wolf Packs continuously throughout the year.
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