RedactedNarrative: On November 7, 2019 at approximately 3:18pm, I (MD Natural Resources Police) responded to a call in the area of 7328 Kent Point Road Stevensville, MD for the report of a vessel that drove into the rock jetty along the shoreline. I responded by vessel to the location and observed a large white vessel displaying the name "Paradise" on the stern and MD registration 7401CH. The vessel is a 2003 SeaRay. While observing the vessel it was still running, had two fishing poles off the stern with lines in the water, and no person's on board.  Witnesses stated that while cutting grass at the incident location, they observed the vessel approach from about 200-300 yards from shore. They stated that the vessel did not slow down and proceeded to run directly into the rock wall. Once the vessel came to a stop and they could not see anyone on board, they contacted 911 and Subject1 proceeded to get onto the vessel to see if anyone was on board. Subject1 stated that once he was on the vessel he observed that one engine throttle was in neutral and the second was fully forward. He proceeded to put both engines in neutral to prevent the vessel from pushing further into the rock wall. I obtained pictures which are attached to this report and maintained visual of the vessel while a surface search was conducted by other units to include Fire Department, Coast Guard and other NRP units. All events occurred in Queen Anne's County, MD. 
  
  According to Victim’s family, Operator has been a recreational boater and fishermen for approximately 15-20 years. They were unsure if Operator possessed a boater safety card, but knew that he updates his fishing license every year.  When asked if he takes anyone with him on the vessel Victim’s family both confirmed that Operator often goes on the vessel by himself.  They stated that they had been on the boat with Operator 3 to 5 times throughout the years, but overall he is almost always by himself on the vessel.  According to Subject2, Operator had been taking the boat out recently in order to get a few more fishing trips in before he would have to winterize the vessel.  
  
  During this particular fishing trip he had been contacting Subject2 through text messages and telling her about the Rockfish he caught and filleted to eat "sashimi style."  He struck Victim’s family as being happy and in a good mood while on the boat on 11/7/2019.  They knew that he had been consuming alcohol along with the Rockfish.  As far and Victim’s family knew Operator would not take the boat further than 30 minutes from the harbor during most trips.  
  
  When asked about Operator's background and activity leading up to this trip they stated that Operator had worked construction for most of his life, but had recently moved into contracting work.  He specifically works with gutter installation.  According to Subject2, Operator had been living life within his normal routine and had not been acting abnormal recently.  She mentioned that as he gets older his memory was starting to fade but overall Operator was healthy and was showing no sudden changes in routine or activity.  Victim’s family both reported that Operator has been happy and has not shown any signs of depression or experienced any extreme changes in mood.   Both women knew Operator to drink at home and were aware that he would often drink on the boat.  They were unsure if he would consume more alcohol on the vessel while staying on it compared to the amount he consumed at home.  Victim’s family did not have the impression that Operator had a problem with alcohol consumption and repeated that he did not use drugs.  Overall Operator had not changed his routine, was not experiencing any work or personal issues, and was stable emotionally.  As stated in a previous report Operator was not on any medications or diagnosed with any medical conditions. 
  
  While on the phone with Victim’s family a radio transmission was broadcast at 2:30 pm stating a citizen had located a package in the Chesapeake Bay, south of Plum Point and reported the sighting to the USCG.  Subject4 provided coordinates of N 38 34.97 W -76 25.71.  Area 4 field units began response from Breezy Point Marina, Area 2 units responded from Tilghman Island, and Calvert County Fire and Rescue Solomon's Boat 3 responded from Solomons Island, MD.  While en route to the Breezy Point Marina I was made aware by Sgt. that Coast Guard had released subject5 from the scene but while speaking to Sgt. stated that the package was approximately 0.25 NNE from red marker 78A in the Chesapeake Bay.  
  
  At 5:05 pm the package was located by Solomon's Fire Boat 3 at N 38°36’34 W 076°25’37.3.  Recovery was made and the package was transported back to Breezy Point Marina, MD.  At that time a Medical Examiner was requested to respond to scene.  Once the package was brought to shore a preliminary identification was made using recent photos that Operator's daughter had sent to me.  Operator was officially pronounced deceased at 5:10 pm by EMT and Fire Chief. I then proceeded to take initial photos of Operator and made contact with FI with OCME to relay the basic information of the case.  
  
  There was minimal bruising found on Operator's neck and back of his ankles.  No trauma was found that indicated a struggle or foul play.  Rigor mortis had begun to set in at that time. A medical examiner's report number of 19-13282 was assigned to Operator.