On August 9, 2013 RFC and I received a call in reference to a stolen vessel. At approximately 1750 hours we recovered the vessel in the area of Wahoo Creek. Upon inspection of the vessel it was determined that the vessel was damaged. The vessel sustained several scrapes through the gel coat to the fiberglass on the area of the keel at the bow and starboard bow area. The vessel also sustained scrapes on the starboard side near the stern. The vessel was substantially damaged on the port side near the stern; an approximately two foot scrape through the gel coat to the fiberglass. This area was also heavily scratched. The throttle system was also damaged and in need of repair.
Upon interviewing all three occupants it was determined, that the vessel struck the owners dock while they were backing out. This was also confirmed by inspecting the dock. 
Upon investigating the damage it was determined that the vessel struck something else during the time they were operating it. None of the occupants on board admitted to hitting anything else.  
All three occupants on board were arrested and charged with the theft and damage of the vessel, possession of tools for a crime, and subject was also charged with giving a false name to officers.
GAINESVILLE