RedactedNarrative: On 5/27/2017, I, CPO, was notified by Chicago Police Marine Unit of a two vessel accident in Burnham Harbor. CPO and SGT responded to the scene. 
  
  Upon arrival I spoke with CPD Officer. CPD stated that unit #2 was moored in slip D-22 and unoccupied at the time of the accident. Witnesses stated unit #1 left it''s dock, traveled west and struck unit #2 with it''s anchor platfom. Unit #2 had a hole through the fiberglass gunwale above the waterline on the starboard side. Witnesses provided CPD with photographs of the accident (attached). 
  
  CPD and I were unable to locate the operator or occupants of unit #1. I spoke to the Burnham Harbor Office, he stated that a male came to the office trying to locate the owner of unit #2. Subject left his phone number. He stated the subject did not seem to be impaired. He provided me a copy of the customer information for unit #2. 
  
  I spoke with witness who provided a written statement (See attached). Witness stated that unit #1 couldn''t be put in reverse. The captain tried several times to engage the vessel in reverse and it would not budge. The westbound vessel hit the upper side above the rub rail of the Sea Lab (Unit #2). The vessel was able to engage his vessel in reverse and returned to his slip.
  
  On 5/31/2017, I made contact with owner of unit #1 who stated Marine Services were going to repair his vessel and he would forward me a copy of the estimate once he received it. 
  
  On 5/31/2017, I left a voice mail and sent an email to Operator1 who replied to my email stating he had retained legal counsel and would have to consult with his attorney before answering any questions. I sent Operator1 an email with all the information required to complete my report, I also sent him the Boating Incident Reporting Form from the IDNR which is required by law to be completed by the operator in a boat accident. Operator1 acknowledged receipt of these emails and stated he would reply soon. (email attached)
  
  On 6/2/17 Operator1 returned my email and answered most of the questions to complete my report. Operator1 stated the following in regards to how the accident occurred: "Misjudged a portside turn.  Impact happened in slow motion while making a turn.  It was family cruise, no other adults on board.  Nobody was injured or tossed on my boat.  The other boat was unoccupied.  Incident report was made immediately to Burnham Harbor office." 
  
  On 6/26/17, I emailed Operator1 back requesting clarification on some of his answers. 
  
  On 6/26/17, I spoke with unit 2 owner via phone. I asked the estimate for the damage. He stated the boat had already been fixed and the cost was $5500. 
  
  On 7/7/17 Operator1 contacted me and was able to provide all needed information to complete this report. Operator1 also provided his recently awarded USCG Certificate of Documentation and the IDNR Watercraft Registration Application. Operator1 stated that he had been in contact with owner1 and the accident has been resolved. 
  
  On 7/21/17 I met with Operator1 and issued him a written warning for failure to transfer registration within 15 days of purchase. 
  
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