Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Patrol North District

Corporal Michael Kilian (K-9 Unit)
Hire Date: 01/10/2005

Jan Lee Witherite (Arrested)
DOB: 02/18/1967
Address: 218 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA
Vehicle: Red 2016 Pontiac SUV
Charges: Driving Under the Influence

What:
The driver of a vehicle in Palm Harbor was arrested for DUI after a K-9 deputy observed the suspect driving on the wrong side of the road.

When:
The incident occurred at approximately 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2015.

Where:
The incident occurred on Alderman Road near the intersection of Rolling Woods Drive.

Why/How:
According to deputies, K-9 Corporal Michael Kilian was on Alderman Road when he observed a 2016 Pontiac SUV traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Alderman Road from Belcher Road. Corporal Kilian was able to stop the vehicle before it caused a collision. The suspect driving the vehicle was identified as, 48-year-old Jan Witherite.

Witherite had a BAC of .196. Witherite was arrested for DUI and was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

No injuries were reported.

The investigation continues.


Booking photograph of Jan Witherite.