Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau
- DUI Unit
- Traffic Enforcement

Gulfport Police Department
St. Petersburg Police Department
Largo Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department

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 countywide DUI Wolf Pack  from 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 through 5:00 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015.

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 Gulfport Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Largo Police Department and Tarpon Springs Police Department conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County Overnight.

The results are as follows:

Criminal charges:

15 DUI’s

1 DUI Manslaughter

1 DUI with Serious Bodily Injury

2 Driving While License Suspended or Revoked with knowledge

2 Possession of controlled substances

1 Violation of Driver’s License restrictions.

1 Miscellaneous Misdemeanor Arrest

Citations:

3 Driving While License Suspended or Revoked with knowledge citations

5 Speeding citations

1 Speeding 50+ over speed limit

2 uninsured motorists

1 seat belt

2 Violation of Driver’s License restrictions.

24 Citations for other moving and non-moving violations

The operation was part of 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.