RedactedNarrative: On 05/27/18, at 3:45 AM, I, Cpl. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was called out to respond to a boating accident in Knapps Narrows, Tilghman, Md. At approximately 4:35 AM, I went to the suspect barge that was identified as the "SAND PEBBLE", which was docked at the pier at Knapps Narrow Marina. There were no subjects on board. I made contact with the complainants. Their vessel, a 2012 fiberglass, 43 ft. Cruiser Yacht, registration "MD 0587 CS", was docked at the floating dock in Knapps Narrows, owned by the Knapps Narrow Marina. This vessel was docked approximately 75 ft. from the east end of the floating pier.  
  
  Owner1 stated that her crew was down in the cabin sleeping. At approximately 2:15 AM, she heard a loud engine next to their vessel, and then felt a large jar to the vessel's starboard side. She stated that she immediately knew that they were struck by another boat. She and her husband quickly went up to the helm to see a large barge going down the side of their vessel, and heading towards the sailboat that was docked directly behind them. The barge then struck the starboard side of the sailboat. The operator of the barge put it in reverse and started backing towards their vessel. The barge came within two feet of the swim deck on the stern of their vessel. Then the operator put it in forward, and left westerly out of the Narrows. 
  The barge was moving slow, but not in a normal steady straight line of travel. Owner1 stated that the name on the barge was "SAND PEBBLE", home port of "PORTSMOUTH, NH". She stated that both she and her husband were shouting and waving their arms to get the barge operator's attention, but got no response. Owner1 stated that she called two different Coast Guard stations, which directed her to call the Natural Resource Police. She then called NRP and reported the incident. Owner1 was worried about the occupants in the sailboat behind them, as no one came above deck. She called the Knapps Narrows Inn emergency hotline, and informed of the incident, and requested that she check on the sailboat occupants. 
  Owner2 tried to assess the damage to his vessel, but was unable to see most of that side. He did see the scrape that went along the three little windows. He was more concerned of any holes in areas that he could not see that would cause his vessel to take on water. No one was injured.  At approximately 3:07 AM, Owner1 spoke with Cpl. of Maryland Natural Resources Police. She informed him of the incident. Cpl. informed her that an officer from the area will contact her when he comes on duty first thing in the morning. At approximately 3:40 AM, Owner1 contacted Cpl. to inform him that the barge was coming back. She stated that the barge was heading in a direction that looked like it was going to hit them again. She got everyone off of their vessel and onto the floating dock. Then the barge made a complete circle in the channel, and then went into the entrance of Knapps Narrows Marina. Then the barge turned around and docked on the bulkhead on the east end near the picnic area. Owner1 stated that she saw two people get off of the barge and walk towards the Inn. 
  
  Owner2 yelled to the two subjects that they hit his boat. He stated that the two subjects turned their heads away from him and walked away, towards the Inn.  At approximately 4:30 AM, Owner1 spoke with  Knapps Narrow Inn. She was informed that Subject1 saw the barge come in, and spoke with the two subjects from the barge. Owner1 stated that Subject1 informed her that the two subjects were unaware that they hit the two vessels. Subject1 did not know their names, but was sure they stayed at the Inn. I gave Owner1 a volunteer statement form, and asked her to write the details of the accident down. At approximately 5:45 AM, I got on board NRP 139, which is docked at the Knapps Narrow Marina, so I could take pictures of the damage of both vessels. Photos are attached to this report to show the damage caused to each vessel .As I was taking photos, I noticed a gentleman on the barge. I docked NRP 139, and approached the barge. The engine was running and the subject was taking off both docking lines. I made contact with the subject. I could smell a strong distinct order of alcoholic beverage coming from Subject2. His eyes were extremely glassy and bloodshot. I asked Subject2 what he was doing on the barge. He stated that he was checking it out to see if anybody had messed with it. I asked Subject2 were he had been. He stated that he was sleeping in his jeep, and pointed to it in the parking lot close by. I asked why he was sleeping in his jeep. He said, " It was a rough night.". I asked, "Rough as in how?". He said, " I drank too much at the bar", and pointed towards Characters Bridge Restaurant. I asked who he was drinking with. He stated a few guys he works with. I asked him if he was about to move the barge. He stated that he was not going to operate it. I informed him that engine was running, and he removed the docking lines, which means he was about to operate the barge. I told him to attach the docking lines back to the bulkhead and shut down the engine. I instructed Subject2 that based on what I observed and what he had told me about the recent consumption of alcohol, that he cannot operate the barge at this time. I informed Subject2 that if he disagreed, that I could take him to get a breathalyzer test to show whether he is under the influence or not. He said, " There's no need for that, cause I would fail. I'll just go back to my jeep and sleep." I asked Subject2 if he operated the barge at anytime during the night. He stated that he did not. He stated that two other guys took the barge out, and he was left on the dock. I asked Subject2 to tell me what he did, starting with going to the bar. Subject2 stated that he was at the bar at around 11:00 - 11:30 PM with two guys he works with. He couldn't remember their names. At about 2:00 AM, when the bar was closing, they came back to the marina. The two other guys got on the barge to take it out. Subject2 said, " I hollered at them, 'Don't go, don't go.' ". They went anyway. Subject2 stated that he got into his jeep and passed out. I asked for the names of the guys that took the barge out. 
  He stated that one was named Subject3, and the other he wasn't sure, but thought was Subject4. I informed Subject2 that I would be back in a few minutes to speak with him some more. I went to speak with the v2 owner, onboard their boat nearby. I asked if they recognized the gentleman that I was speaking with. Owner1 stated that she could not 100% identify him, but she recognized the voice and the stature of the gentleman as one that was involved. She stated that she did not believe that he was on the barge, because she only saw two get off the barge, and neither got into the jeep, which is parked within 50 ft. of their boat. The two that got off the barge walked towards the Inn. Owner1 stated that this gentleman got out of his jeep while I went to get the police boat, and took pictures with his phone of their boat. I went back to Subject2 and asked if he took pictures of the boat. He voluntarily showed me the pictures on his phone, and there were none of the boat. I informed Subject2 that eye witness information puts him in the close area during the incident, and he was presently trying to move the barge while under the influence of alcohol, so he needed to tell me what happened. He stated that Subject3 was the name of one, but not sure of the name of the other one. I asked Subject2, " Who was operating the barge?". He said, " It was Subject3. I told him not to go.". I asked if he was sure it was Subject3. He stated that he was sure it was Subject3 driving.