RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect of: The boat started to bog down, then the boat hit the Pier.
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed: Vessel # was taken from Total Marine without the owner consent by Operator #1.  Operator #1 headed west through Tuckerton Creek.  After exiting Tuckerton Creek Operator #1 turned to the north toward Tuckerton Cove.  While traveling north , Operator #1 left the helm area to check the engine (It should be noted the engines were hitting the bay floor which caused the engines to lost power).  Due to Operator #1 negligence of leaving the helm area Vessel #1 struck the Green Street Municipal Pier.  Operator #1 then fled from the vessel and was later apprehended underneath the residence.
  
  Operator #1 had a contusion over his right eye and complained of leg pain.  Same advised his injuries were sustained from a fight prior to the vessel accident and same refused medical treatment. 
  
  
  Tow Boat US arrived on scene and removed the vessel from the waterway.  
  
  Vessel #1 sustained major hull damage.  There was major property damage to the Pier.
  
  Operator # 1 was charged with the following charges:
  
  12:7-46 Under the Influence  
  12:7-47 Reckless Operation   
  12:7-61(b) Operation of Power Vessel without BSC 
  13:82.1.8 Navigation Rule #7