On Oct 9, 2011, Off. was dispatched to respond to a boat with 5 people on board that went aground and was taking on water off of Beavertail Pt.  USCG responded and transferred the all 5 onto their patrol vessel and transported them to Conanicut Marina and met with DEM officers.  USCG stated to Off. that all 5 subjects appeared to be highly intoxicated.  Off. then met with operator/owner of the boat.  Owner/operator reported that he was not hurt and did not receive any blows to the head.  He reported that he was headed south/southeast towards Beavertail when the boat struck a submerged rock.  He made several attempts to back it off and when he finally succeeded the boat started to take on water below the water line.  Owner/operator located a sandy area near Beavertail Pt and beached the vessel there.  Off detected a strong odor o alcoholic beverage and slurred speech coming from Owner/operator.  His eyes were also bloodshot.  Off. made the determination that Owner/operator was operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol and administered the HGN Test, walk and Turn FST, and One Leg Stand.  Owner/operator preformed all tests with difficulty.  He was then asked to administer PBT but refused.  Off. detained Owner/operator for further investigation.  Owner/operator was subsequently issued a summons to appear in 2nd Division District Court for Reckless Operation charge and was also issued a RITT for refusal to submit a Preliminary Breath Test.
JAMESTOWN                     