PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, in conjunction with several partner agencies, joined together over the weekend to conduct a DUI Wolf Pack operation in Pinellas County.
The operation began at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, and continued until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Criminal Charges:
- DUI’s – 38
- Felony Drug Arrest – 6
- Misdemeanor Drug Arrest – 4
- Warrants – 3
- DWLSR Arrest – 4
- Other Misdemeanor Arrest – 6
- Other Felony Arrest – 5
- False Name to LEO – 1
- Total Charges – 69
Citations:
- DWLSR – 17
- No Insurance – 4
- Speeding Tickets – 75
- Open Containers – 8
- Non-Moving Violations – 39
- Moving Violations – 39
- DUI Citations – 37
- Total Citations – 219
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The participating agencies in the weekend Wolkf Pack included Florida Highway Patrol, Gulfport Police Department, Treasure Island Police Department, Indian Shores Police Department, Largo Police Department, Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department, Clearwater Police Department, and the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
The operation is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s ongoing 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,” said PCSO.
This DUI Wolf Pack was dedicated to the memory of Deputy Michael Magli, who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver on February 17, 2021.
Deputy Magli began his career with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and was assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau.