On 8/17/2012 at approximately 6:04 pm, myself, and Officers were dispatched to the Monroe Canal Marina to investigate the report of a hit and run boating accident (no injuries).The suspect vessel crashed into a pylon and then into a vessel positioned along the canal; and then left the scene. The vessel was tied off at the Marina and the operator and passenger, both of which were suspected of being intoxicated, left the scene in a vehicle driven by a woman. The entire event was witnessed by a boater who was following behind. The following day the operator was identified, and admitted having too much to drink and was impaired due to excessive alcohol use.  He was charged with leaving the scene and careless operation. For more information, please refer to detailed narrative, attachments, and photos.
ST. JAMES CITY                