RedactedNarrative: Triple collision boating accident involving a vessel striking down a piling in a Marina in its starboard bow, then striking a stern-craned dingy to a larger vessel with its bow, glancing to port. The operator then engaged stern propulsion back towards dock, striking into the dock with his starboard quarter. 
  
  I made contact with Witness-2 on the phone and proceeded to meet her and Witness-1 at the Banana Bay Resort in Marathon to take their statements. The both provided me sworn written statements accordingly. They stated that the suspect had taken them aboard Vessel-1 for an evening fishing trip, despite the tropical storm-related weather in the area. They turned back towards Boot Key Harbor and an altercation involving multiple firearms ensued on the vessel. They both stated the suspect was at the controls of the vessel the entire time, with Witness-1 stating the operator (suspect) operating at excessive speed and endangering the occupants onboard. (See their complete sworn statements for more information.)
  
  Based on a records check of Vessel-1registration, I identified the owner.
  
  Owner confirmed that he owned Vessel-1 but was currently in Washington State. I advised him of the incident and accident situation. He was very apologetic. He stated that the suspect was caretaker of the vessel, using it as a living space. He stated that no one, including the suspect, was permitted to operate it, only stand watch onboard. He stated that the suspect stole the vessel. I advised him that the vessel was not reported stolen or indicating that status in the system. I encouraged him to contact the MCSO regarding its stolen status. I explained where his vessel was and that it needed to be removed from the Marina. He stated he understood and would contact the Marina accordingly. I thanked him for this time and answering my call. I asked him to send me an unofficial written statement in an email as he was away. He stated he would. (It should be noted that after multiple days, I have not received a statement or email from him.)
  
  I contacted the MCSO and asked to speak to the deputy in charge of this case. I spoke with Detective and explained the situation, specifically my conversation with the owner. She thanked me for the call and requested a copy of my completed accident report investigation. 
  
  I proceeded to the Marathon Jail where the suspect was currently incarcerated for a total of six felony charges related to the events occurring onboard Vessel-1 prior to and during the accident. I met with Suspect, Operator of Vessel.  I introduced myself and explained my dual-function as both a marine boating accident investigator and as a criminal law enforcement investigator. I stated I understood his arrest involving the events that happened with the other people onboard, but that I was merely there to understand how the boat got there, and what happened with it hitting things. 
  
  He stated that he was operating Vessel-1 and had run aground last night. Then as he was docking in at Marathon Marina, he hit a piling, dock, and came close to another boat. I asked him if he would be willing to fill out a sworn written statement explaining his account of the incident for my criminal investigation. I explained the document and Miranda Warnings.