RedactedNarrative: On 10/8/17 at 0616, I, OFC. received a call for a vessel accident at Myrtle Point on the Patuxent River. The vessel involved was a 32’ Century Walkaround with two Yamaha 225 outboards, bearing Maryland registration MD 0133 CS, which ran aground at approximately 0012. I arrived on scene at 0730. 
  
       I was notified that St. Mary’s County Deputy responded at the time of the incident. Deputy was able to locate the vessel owner/operator at 0242, at Solomons Yachting Center, Blue Fish Pub, in Solomons, MD. Deputy detained Operator and transported him back to the scene. Deputy indicated that Operator showed signs of impairment, but could not conclude that Operator was impaired at the time of the accident, due to the amount of time which had elapsed. Operator indicated that he was the only person onboard the vessel, that he was not injured and did not want medical treatment. Operator was then advised to contact commercial assistance to have the boat removed and released from the scene. 
  
       Upon arrival, I surveyed the scene and documented the damage to the vessel. There appeared to be some cosmetic damage to the fiberglass gel coat, from the abrasiveness of the sand. There may also be mechanical damage to the two Yamaha 225 outboard engines. The value of the damage will remain undetermined until the boat is evaluated by a mechanic.
  
       At 0940, Sgt.  and I made contact with Operator at his residence/  Operator provided a voluntary statement, recalling the event. Operator stated that he had a disagreement with his wife on the evening of 10-7-17 and took the boat out for a cruise. He indicated that he went from his residence to Battle Creek. While in Battle Creek, Operator stated that he consumed approximately three gin and tonics, from 1900 to 2100, while eating dinner. The hours from 2100 until the accident were unaccounted for. Operator stated that he was en route back to his residence, following another vessel southbound on the Patuxent, when he made a maneuver to the starboard and ran aground at approximately 0012. Operator stated that at the time of the accident he was cruising, on plane, at 26-27mph and 4200rpms. Operator stated that he called 911 within a few minutes and that the vessel he was behind, turned around to render assistance. He obtained a ride from that vessel, which he could not provide any description of or contact information for, to the Blue Fish Pub in Solomons. 
  
  Operator possesses a 50 ton USCG Masters License with over 500 hours of operating experience. He indicated that he had consulted weather forecast prior to his voyage. Operator stated that sea conditions were calm, the weather was clear, and visibility was good. Operator stated that he contacted Boat US to have the vessel towed.
  
       At 0944, Operator gave verbal consent for Sgt. and I to inspect the safety equipment onboard the vessel. At 1020, the inspection was conducted. Sgt. and I were able to locate all required safety equipment except for one type B1 fire extinguisher. During the inspection numerous empty beer cans and bottles were located throughout the vessel.
  
       On 10/12/17 at 1200, I made contact with Operator by telephone. Operator stated that the vessel had been removed and towed. Operator indicated that the vessel was going to be evaluated and damages estimated by his insurance company within 48 hours. 
  
       Once an estimate for damages to the vessel is obtained, a boat accident report will be submitted.
  
       Charges are pending on the outcome of the investigation.
  
       All events occured in St. Marys and Calvert County, MD.