On above date and time I was dispatched to a report of a capsized boat at Collins Beach. I responded and contacted the owner. He advised as follows: he operated the 21 foot Privateer out to the mooring where he got onto his commercial crab boat. He left the area at 0520 hours, leaving the Privateer at the mooring. At 0600 hours, his friend called him and reported that the 21 foot Privateer had capsized. When he returned to the Collins Beach ramp, he contacted this agency. He advised that there has been an ongoing problem between the two subejcts. He advised that many minor criminal mischief complaints have been discussed among the crabbers in the area to include cut pot lines, crushed pots, and missing lug nuts. It is suspected by the crabbing community that subject is involved in these crimes although there have been no eye witness accounts and there is no other information indicating that subject committed these crimes. At this time the reason that the boat overturned is unknown. I contacted every crabber on the water on today's date and none provided further information. During the time period that the boat capsized, there was a constant stream of traffic out of the nearby ramp. The boat was righted by Boats U.S. During that process, the boat incurred damage to the roof and the deck. I checked the boat and saw no signs of damage other than previously listed items. There was no sign of criminal mischief, the boat had no leaks or holes and the plug was in place. The scuppers were loose and that is the suspected reason for the capsize. A report was created. No further action was taken.
Smyrna                        