RedactedNarrative: DEM EPO responded to a boating accident at Potters Pond on July 22.  When he arrived he met with witnesses who reported that a sailboat was traveling from Pt. Judith Pond to Potters Pond.  The mast from the sailboat struck the overhead power lines and tore them down.  When the sailboat backed away from the lines it struck fishing vessel SANDRA LYNN that was docked.  Witnesses said they yelled to the operator but he backed out of the channel and headed south.  The USCG located and boarded the sailboat.  The operator told them he knew the owner of the fishing vessel and had already made contact with him. damage to the power lines is estimated at $2,000.00.
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTTER'S POND CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: SOUTH KINGSTOWN