The wolf pack, which ran from Saturday (Dec. 19) night until this morning, was the combined work of seven police agencies.

PINELLAS COUNTY – A total of 11 drivers were charged with DUI during a nine-hour wolf pack operation that began Saturday (Dec. 19) and ended early this morning.

In addition to the 11 DUIs, officers also filed six other criminal charges and 135 traffic-related violations.

The wolf pack, which kicked off at 8 p.m., was a collaboration among the Pinellas County Sheriff, the Florida Highway Patrol and the St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Gulfport and Tarpon Springs police department. It ended about 5 a.m.

The operation was part of the sheriff’s ongoing 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 sheriff plans to conduct DUI wolf packs continuously throughout the year.

A summary of the results from this weekend’s wolf pack:

Criminal Charges:

• 10 DUI vehicle
• One DUI motorcycle
• Three misdemeanor driving while license suspended and/or revoked with knowledge
• One possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor)
• One motorcycle endorsement violation
• One fleeing and eluding
  17 Total Charges

Citations:

• 15 driving while license suspended and/or revoked with knowledge
• 40 speeding
• One open container driver
• Nine no insurance
• 30 other non-moving violations
• 38 other moving violations
• One violation of drivers license restrictions
• One seat belt violation
  135 Total Citations

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