TAMPA, Fla. — Law enforcement efforts targeting impaired drivers led to dozens of arrests in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties by Monday afternoon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office kicked off "Operation Red, White, and Blue" this weekend. As of Monday afternoon, deputies had conducted 56 traffic stops, which resulted in 27 DUI arrests and six citations issued. HCSO also patrolled the county's waters, stopping 35 vessels, making one BUI arrest, and issuing three marine citations.
"Our primary goal is to safeguard the lives of all motorists, pedestrians, and boaters during the Fourth of July celebrations. Driving under the influence not only endangers the driver but also places innocent lives at risk. We urge everyone to celebrate responsibly and designate a sober driver if alcohol is part of your plans," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
In Pinellas County, sheriff's deputies joined with the Florida Highway Patrol and Gulfport, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater Police for a DUI Wolf Pack operation this weekend. It ran through 5 AM Sunday and resulted in 30 DUI charges.
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