Nine DUI Arrests in Overnight 'Wolf Pack' Operation

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office conducted a special 'wolf pack operation,' targeting aggressive drivers and motorists who are drinking and driving.

With holiday celebrations just getting started, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office conducted an overnight "DUI Wolf Pack Operation" Friday, arresting nine for driving under the influence of alcohol. The "Wolf Pack" patrols, which target aggressive drivers and motorists who are drinking and driving were conducted throughout Pinellas County from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday. From the results, it seems that deputies had a busy night. Here is a list of the arrests, warnings and citations:

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Philip Penrose

11:42 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012

"If they knock on my door, I tell them to hit the pavement, or I will pop a cap into them..." Ahhh - such a lovely Christmas eve thought, JT. And peace on earth to you too.   more ›

Swope Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police

Fraternal Order of Police Pinellas Lodge 43 has announced their endorsement for Scott Swope for Pinellas County Sheriff.

Scott Swope has released a press release stating that he has received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 in Pinellas.  “It means a great deal tome to earn their trust and respect," Swope stated in the press release. The Fraternal Order of Police sent Swope a letter and stated that because of his qualifications, he will be able to act for Pinellas County citizens with "distinction and honor”. Previously, the Fraternal Order of Police was endorsing Everett Rice, current Sheriff Bob Gualtieri's competitor during the Republican primary, according to an article from Tampabay.com.  The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 43 has representatives from St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, Belleair, St. Petersburg police departments, as well …

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Ann McDowell

4:36 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Lynda, here are the facts: Harvey A. Smith is a Republican, and, therefore, biased against Swope, a Democrat. Harvey’s previous posts confirm his bias – see: http://gulfport.patch.com/blog_posts/a-political-swipe-by-swope#comment_4668993 and http://clearwater.patch.com/blog_posts/swope-attacks-gualtieri-on-warrant-issue . Harvey’s explanation has no relevance to the truth and makes no sense. The …   more ›

Sheriff's Debate Coverage Part Three

Be sure to check out our full archived video of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Debate

Didn't make it to the Patch-sponsored Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate on July 17 and didn't catch the livestream? You're still in luck — you can watch our recorded video from the event. This is the third part of three for the debate. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. The debate was sponsored by Patch, the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum and Bay News 9.

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Boating Patrols Arrest 17 Over Memorial Day Weekend

The Marine patrols of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office were out in force, making arrests and issuing tickets.

Marine officers made 17 arrests and issued 20 citations in a special enforcement effort by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office over the three-day Memorial Day holiday. The stops were made along Pinellas County waterways, beginning Friday and running through Monday. In addition to responding to water rescue calls, the Marine Unit Deputies: The weekend enforcement was to boost safe boating on Pinellas waterways and reduce the risk of injury and death.

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Gulfport Crime Map

Here are Gulfport crime reports for April 8-14, provided by Pinellas County. Click on the red tabs for details. Source: Gulfport police and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet: Dispose Prescription Meds Safely

On April 28, Pinellas County law enforcement will be collecting unused and unwanted medications in fourteen locations countywide, safely and with no questions asked.

  Do you have unused or expired prescriptions in your medicine chest? The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office can help you get rid of them safely. On April 28, the seventh "Operation Medicine Cabinet" (OMC) kicks off in Pinellas County. The PCSO, with LiveFree! Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Pinellas County will be collecting medications for disposal. The purpose of OMC is to teach and raise awareness of the problem of prescription drug abuse. The public is invited to stop by any one of the locations on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and drop off prescription medications with no questions asked. No biohazard items or needles will be accepted. Fourteen sites countywide, including several in South Pinellas County, will be …

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