RedactedNarrative: On May 21, 2022, at approximately 5:15 p.m., I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), was on patrol in NRP vehicle 386, when I responded to a call for a boating accident that occurred on the Susquehanna River near Battery Island in Harford County Maryland.  A caller had contacted NRP Dispatch to let us know of a subject with a possible head injury that occurred near or on the water.
  
   I arrived at the Havre de Grace American Legion Post 47 Pier at 501 St John St., Havre De Grace, MD 21078 at approximately 5:45 p.m., and with Corporal, we got underway aboard NRP vessel 887 on the Susquehanna River headed to Battery Island.  At approximately 6:00 p.m., we met Perry Point Fire Department Water Rescue Vessel in the main channel.  The personnel aboard the vessel indicated that Marine 5 of the Susquehanna Hose Co. had the injured jet ski operator, and they were heading to meet a Havre De Grace Ambulance Corps Medic Unit staging at Millard Tydings Memorial Park at 908 S Washington St, Havre De Grace, MD 21078.  They also indicated the jet ski was still beached on the shore of the island.  Upon learning this information, Cpl. and I navigated to the marina at Tydings Park.
  
   HDG Ambulance Corp EMS professionals (EMS report number 2022-126261) were checking vital signs and evaluating Operator for any injuries in the ambulance.  When I entered the ambulance, Operator, who was wearing black swim trunks, was secured to the stretcher with a neck support in place and an IV in his left arm.  EMS indicated the vital signs for Operator were good and there was a lump/injury to the front left side of his head that was concerning.  
  
  At this time Cpl. and I conducted a brief interview with Operator.  During the interview with Operator, based upon my training, knowledge, and experience, I observed his eyes were glassy, I heard his slurred speech and his admission to drinking multiple beers.  He also continued to move his head, arms, and legs on the stretcher against the instructions of EMS who was evaluating him for injuries.  Operator was asked multiple times by EMS to stop moving his arm or his IV would come out. 
  
   When I asked Operator what had happened, he stated that “I got drunker than fuck and I don’t know what happened after that.”  Next Operator then said that “A few beers turned into too many.” I asked Operator where he launched his jet ski from, and he said Locust Point.  This identified Operator as the jet ski operator.  Operator then said, “I’m not trying to cause no trouble I’m trying to have a good time.”  
  
  Operator would go on to say the same statement 2-3 times during the brief interview.  At this time EMS said they would be taking Operator to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for further evaluation.  Immediately following Operator said, “I want to let everyone know that I keep a knife in my left pocket.”  EMS confirmed the subject had nothing in his possession other than his phone when the initial evaluation was done.  EMS began preparing Operator for transport and were working with him to contact his family using his phone. I observed Operator had trouble focusing on the keypad but appeared to be texting.  Prior to departing, a family member called Operator’s phone, but he was unable to provide the family member with information on his status.  Operator handed his phone to EMS, who inquired about the family members ETA and informed them that he was being transported to Bayview for further evaluation.  The safety of the subject was the priority, so Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) was unable to be performed.
  
   At approximately 6:20 p.m., Cpl. and I got underway aboard NRP vessel 887 on the Susquehanna River and headed to Battery Island to retrieve Operator’s jet ski.  As we approached the island, we saw a blue jet ski (2018 Yamaha) beached in the area of 39.49372N 76.08576W.  As we approached, we were motioned to by the caller.  Subject told us that he observed Operator with a group of boaters on an unidentified white crabbing style vessel that was anchored in the area.  At approximately 4:05 p.m., Subject observed Operator jump off the white crab vessel into the water and not immediately resurface.  At this point 2 unidentified males from the white crab vessel got into the water, retrieved Operator, and placed him on his back on the deck of the vessel.  Subject noted that several minutes passed before Operator sat upright on the deck.  Within a few minutes of sitting up, Subject observed Operator struggle to put on his personal flotation device (PFD) and mount the jet ski. 
  
   Operator started the jet ski, began throttling the engine, and then put it in gear.  With the vessel in motion, Subject observed the port (left) side of Operator’s jet ski strike the starboard (right) side of white crab vessel.  
  
  Operator continued to throttle the jet ski into the side of the vessel, until 2 unidentified males onboard pulled Operator off and placed him on the deck.  Next, 1 unidentified male from the white crab vessel moved the jet ski from the water to the island shore.  Simultaneously, 3 other unidentified males from the white crab vessel pulled Operator in his personal flotation device (PFD), across the water and left him near the jet ski.  The 4 males returned to the white crab vessel, and it left the area.  Once on the beach, Operator mounted the jet ski, started it, and began throttling the engine in the open air.  Subject removed the jet ski kill switch key via the lanyard, which disabled the jet ski engine.  Next Subject checked on Operator, who was bleeding above his left eye in the scalp area and then contacted 911 to report the incident.
  
  Following our discussion with Subject, he, along with several other unidentified individuals in the area, helped float and move the vessel out into the shallow water.  At this time, Cpl. and I prepared the jet ski for a stern tow, utilizing a tow bridal and line.  The jet ski was towed to the American Legion Pier and secured near the NRP 887 slip for the evening.  The American Legion Pier Harbormaster was made aware of the jet ski and that it would likely be there overnight.  Sergeant met us on the pier and helped Cpl. and I inventory the contents of the main compartment of the jet ski. 
  
  Inventoried Items - All prices are approximate
  
  1 - CASH; $1 - 12, $10 - 2, $20 - 1; Total Amt: $52.00
  1 - WALLET; Small Black Leather Wallet; Val: $
  1 - DRIVER'S LICENSE; Val: $26.00
  1 - INSURANCE CARD; Blue Cross Blue Shield; Val: $1.00
  1 - BANK CARD; M&T Bank; #: illegible; Val: $1.00
  1 - MARINE RADIO; Cobra Marine Radio; Val: $80.00
  1 - PWC KEY; Yamaha Jet Ski Kill Switch Key w/ Lanyard; Val: $12.00
  1 - SET OF KEYS; Ram Key FOB; Vehicle; Val: $125.00
  1 - SET OF KEYS; Standard; Home, etc.; Val: $5.00
  1 - KEYCHAIN FLOAT; Yellow Floatable Keychain; Val: $5.00
  1 - FOLDING KNIFE; Stars and Stripes Handle; Val: $40.00
  1 - SHIRT; Black Short-Sleeve Shirt; Val: $12.00
  1 - PAIR OF SANDALS; Reef Black Flip Flops; Val: $45.00
  2 - WATERPROOF POUCH; Clear Waterproof Pouches; Val: $25.00
   
  All inventoried items were photographed and documented, and then placed in a bag to be returned to Operator.
  
  
  