At approximately 8:43 AM on 04/07/12 a boat accident occurred on the Illinois River in Tazewell County.  CPO was notified and responded at approximately 9:05 AM.  The operator of the vessel at the time of the accident was identified.  His passenger (and vessel operator prior to the accident) was identified.  Operator and Occupant were operating a 66'' houseboat that was taken without the owner''s permission from the East Port Marina.  Operator struck and drove over the Peoria Dam.  Both subjects and the vessel have been recovered.  The subjects were not injured in the accident.  The houseboat sustained substantial damage.  The Peoria Dam was also damaged in the accident.  CPO arrested Operator for Reckless Operation Of A Watercraft (Class A Misdemeanor) and Theft Over $300.00 (Class 4 Felony).  Occupant was arrested for Operation Of A Watercraft While Under The Influence Of Alcohol BAC > .08 (Class A Misdemeanor) and Theft Over $300.00 (Class 4 Felony).  Both subjects are currently incarcerated in the Tazewell County Jail.  The investigation is ongoing at this time.  Assisting the IDNR Police at the scene was, Fon Du Lac Park District Police, Creve Couer Police, North Pekin Police and Bartonville Police.
Creve Couer                   