PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The numbers are in following a law enforcement crackdown on Pinellas County roads this weekend, and the results show a busy night for deputies and officers. The “Wolf Pack” operation, a multi-agency effort designed to target impaired driving, resulted in 36 criminal charges and 233 citations between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office released the final tally on Sunday, revealing that 16 drivers were arrested for DUI during the 10-hour saturation patrol.
The operation, which ran from 7:00 p.m. Saturday to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, flooded major thoroughfares with units from the Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, and seven local police departments. While the primary focus was removing impaired drivers, the high-visibility patrols cracked down on a wide range of offenses.
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By the Numbers
Beyond the 16 DUI arrests, the operation led to a significant number of other criminal charges. Deputies made two felony drug arrests, three misdemeanor drug arrests, and took two people into custody on outstanding warrants. In total, 36 criminal charges were filed.
Traffic enforcement was equally strict. Officers issued 90 speeding tickets—the highest category of citations for the night. Other significant violations included:
- 15 citations for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR)
- 58 non-moving violations
- 44 moving violations
- 3 seat belt violations and 1 child restraint violation
In total, 233 citations were handed out during the blitz.
A Mission with Meaning
This weekend’s Wolf Pack was more than a standard enforcement detail; it was dedicated to the memory of Marion Miller. Miller was killed in Dunedin on April 5, 2023, when an impaired driver—under the influence of alcohol and marijuana—ran a red light and struck Miller’s vehicle at high speed.
Participating agencies, including police departments from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and others, utilized the operation to honor Miller’s memory and drive home the message that impaired driving is a preventable crime that puts every motorist at risk.
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