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Hillsborough Sheriff's deputies conduct more than 140 traffic stops over St. Patrick's Day weekend

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said its deputies made more than 140 traffic stops as part of a St. Patrick's Day operation called "Lucky to be Safe."

HCSO said it worked with Tampa Police and the Florida Highway Patrol on the operation.

The totals from Operation Lucky to be Safe:

  • Traffic Stops - 142
  • Citations - 9
  • DUI Arrests - 12
  • Total Weekend DUI Arrests - 33


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