At approximately 1130 hrs on 5/30/10, NRO received a call from JF co SO dispatch regarding a boating accident that had reportedly occurred on 5/29/10.  Thereafter, he contacted the reporting party, requesting they write out a statement regarding said incident and to meet with him that afternoon.  At approximately 1620 hrs, NRO met with Operator1 and her husband; at said time their vessel was located at Lake Front Storage.  After inspecting their vessel, NRO photographed and took measurements of the reported damage.  He then spoke with husband and was informed of the following regarding the incident:

At approximately 1900 hrs on 5/29/10, as Operator1 was maneuvering to load vessel A at the Rock Creek boat ramp, vessel B collided with it.  During said collision, a small, round, metallic drain hole of vessel A was dislodged and lost; a small portion of fiberglass holding said drain hole was also ripped from the hull.  the size of said damage was approximately one inch by one inch.  A few small scratches, approximately 3 inches in length, were also observed.  Said damage was located on the starboard side, approximately 42 inches forward of the stern.  husband was in the truck, waiting to trailer said vessel while the collision reportedly occurred.  subject was reportedly in vessel A with Operator1 when the collision occurred.  Operator1 stated that she was very distraught after the collision and that subject took over the operation of vessel A after the collision.

According to Operator1'' written, she was backing vessel A slowly when vessel B came in fast and at an angle and struck vessel A''s side, and as a result, pnched a hole in the side.  She described vessel B as either an open bow or deck boat, red and white in color.  Operator1 described the couple associated with vessel B as, "very confrontational".  Also according to her written statement, they failed to provide Operator1 with their contract or insurance information.

The operator of vessel B was described as a white woman, 55-60 years of age, 5''7", 160 lbs., with red hair.  A male subject associated with said operator was described as a white male, 55-60 years of age, 6'', 180 lbs., with gray hair.  the vehicle associated with vessel B was described as a silver Toyota 4-Runner with WY county tags "381 CPA".  JF Co dispatch ran said tag info after NRO requested it on 5/30/10; he was advised that it was not on file.

During the interview, husband drew a diagram of said incident on a sheet provided by NRO.  On his diagram, V-1 represents vessel A and V-2 represents vessel B.  he also labeled the witnesses vessel as W-1.

On 6/17/10, at 1158 hrs, a message from Operator1 was left on NRO''s answering machine regarding an estimate of the damage to vessel A.  On said message she indicated that she was provided a quote of $7,000 - $8,000 to repair vessel A; specifically to match the black paint and for the gel coat work.

On 6/23/10 at 1346 hrs, NRO again ran "381 CPA" through JF Co dispatch.  He was thereafter advised that it returned on a 2010 Toyota .At 1435 hrs, NRO spoke with a MO water patrol dispatcher and was advised that subjects currently have a 21'' Nautilus deck boat (MO2475 FR) registered in their name, through 2012.

On 7/1/10, at approximately 1645 hrs, NRO spoke with the subjects at their residence.  While there he received a hand written statement and a typed statement from them, respectively.  He also took photos of the damaged cleat and scratches observed on vessel B.  OperatorB sketched the accident for NRO at said time also.  While speaking with the OperatorB...

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