RedactedNarrative: On 7/22/17 at approx. 7:57PM, Cpl. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police Responded to Otter Point Marina on the Bush River in reference to boat accident involving numerous vessels and property. Upon his arrival, he made contact with his supervisor (Sgt.) who informed him of the location of the operator of the striking vessel and that he was going to get witnesses statements and take pictures. Cpl. made contact with the operator and asked if he required medical treatment. He responded "No". With that said, Cpl. asked him what happened. 
  
  Operator1 informed Cpl. of the following: "My son in-law was up getting the trailer for the boat and I was going to help by putting it on the trailer. I have very little boating experience and put the boat in reverse, lost control and this is where it ended up". Cpl. asked if that was it? Operator1 said "that's it". Cpl. asked if there was anything else and he responded "No, that's it".
  
       Cpl. observed the vessel in question (a 17ft. Key West) wedged up against another vessel in a slip with damage to the port bow (see photo attachments). He also observed damage to the console and bow railing of the striking vessel (Key West / see photo attachments) Operator1 was operating. As Cpl. surveyed the scene, he observed the trolling motor from the striking vessel on the stern platform of another vessel (34 Ft. 2002 Sea Ray Sundance named My Waterfront) that was damaged along with an electrical outlet on another pier. 
  
         Cpl. informed Operator1 of his findings and as he spoke, Cpl. could detect a moderate odor of and alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. His eyes were glassy and his face was flushed (red). Cpl. asked Operator1 if he had been drinking and he responded "yes". Cpl. then asked him if he would submit to some Standard Field Sobriety Test which he refused. At that time, Cpl. supervisor provided him with witness statements and photographs of the property damage to other areas of the marina (see photo attachments). At that time, Sgt. was informed of refusal. After speaking to witnesses and surveying damage to the marina and other property, Operator1 was issued citations for the following violations:
  
   1-Negligent Operation of a motor vessel
   2-Operating a motor vessel while under the influence of alcohol
   3-Operating a motor vessel while impaired on alcohol
   4-Operating a motor vessel while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs
   5-Operating a motor vessel while under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance 
  
   **Note- Damages on Boat Accident Form are only an estimate and may change when actual value is determined
                                               
     All of the above events occurred in Harford County Maryland
  