RedactedNarrative: On 10-24-2020 approximately 1905 I was operating marked patrol vessel NRP 892 along with Officer 2. We were dispatched to a vessel collision somewhere in the area of the mouth of Middle River and Sue Creek. We arrived to Middle River approximately 1925 hours. Upon arriving on scene we made contact with a 27 foot Maycraft vessel showing Maryland registration 7130 DB (vessel 2) that was being towed into Baltimore Yacht Club in Sue creek by Deckelmans Marine Group. This vessel had 4 persons on board who all informed us that they were okay and did not need immediate medical attention. The persons onboard this vessel were later identified as Vessel 2 Operator and three additional passengers. Damage to the stern, motor bracket and noting the outboard had been struck with enough force to remove it from the vessel was observed.
  
  We then were able to confirm that Vessel 2 Operator’s vessel was struck and we needed to locate the striking vessel.  Vessel 2 Operator was able to inform us that the vessel that struck him was a white cabin boat 25 to 30 feet in length and had traveled across Middle River, believed to be in Galloway Creek. At this time multiple fire boats were on scene, also attempting to locate the striking vessel. Baltimore County Fire received information that there was a vessel on a jetty in Galloway Creek. Approximately 1945 hours we responded to this vessel and were able to confirm that it was the striking vessel.
  
  The striking vessel is a 28 foot Hydrasport, registration DL 5185 AH (vessel 1). The Owner of this vessel was identified as Vessel 1 Owner. The Operator of this vessel was identified as Vessel One Operator with three passengers. All 4 persons onboard advised they were okay and did not need medical attention.  Damage to the bow, a black scrape on the bow of the vessel at water level was noted. Cracking to the bow tow anchor fiberglass has also been documented.
  
  I was able to determine that vessel 1 struck vessel 2 in the area of the Mouth of Middle River in the area of green #5 marker. Vessel 1 then traveled from the point of impact to Galloway Creek where they then beached the vessel on a rock jetty. The point of impact on vessel 2 was the stern of the vessel. Point of impact to vessel 1 was bow.
  
  During the initial interview Vessel 1 Operator informed me that he was the operator, he was unsure of what they hit but that he felt a bump and was unsure of the damage to the vessel. Vessel 1 Operator then stated that he believed they may be taking on water so they traveled to what they believed to be the closest shoreline to inspect the vessel. 
  
  After taking statements and all pertinent information from vessel 1 occupants we reported back to vessel 2. Vessel 2 had been towed to Baltimore Yacht club. Vessel 2 Operator, Vessel 2 Passenger 3 and Vessel 2 Passenger 1 all then informed us that they have varies possible injury’s and will seek their own medical attention (refusing treatment from fire personal). Vessel 2 Operator then informed us that they were traveling into Middle River from Hawks Cove when the stern of his vessel was struck by vessel 1 causing his motor to be ripped from the vessel. There was also damage to the motor mount and a variety of electronics and battery cables. Vessel 2 Operator reports that he was thrown into the throttle, his captain’s chair as well as the steering wheel causing his injuries. Vessel 2 Passenger 3 and Vessel 2 Passenger 1 were thrown back and forth on the deck of the boat causing injury. Pictures of the damage to the vessel have been documented.
  
  It should be noted that Baltimore County 911 received the first report of the accident from Vessel 2 Operator at 6:59pm and did not receive any calls from boat 1 until approximately 10 minutes after the accident. I have received a copy of the audio call from Vessel 1 Passenger 2 from vessel 1 911 call. During this call you can hear Vessel 1 Passenger 2 advising 911 that the vessel he was a passenger on hit another vessel.
  
  Both vessels advised that there navigation lights where operational at the time of the accident. Navigation lights were function checked by myself and Officer 2 and found to be working properly. 
  
  Witness statements and pictures have been obtained and attached to this report. Witness statement from Vessel 2 Operator states that Vessel 1 Operator was not the operator of boat 1 but that Vessel 1 Owner was the operator. This statement is undergoing further investigation at this time to verify this information.
  
  Charges pending at this time due to an ongoing investigation. 
  
  All events occurred in Baltimore County Maryland.
  
  On 11-13-2020, I interviewed Vessel 1 Owner and Vessel 1 Operator. Mr. Vessel 1 Owner and Vessel 1 Operator both again stated that Vessel 1 Operator was the operator of the vessel at the time of the accident. No additional information to support statements made that Vessel 1 Owner was the operator has been obtained.  At this time I Have made multiple attempts via telephone calls and text message to obtain a witness statement from Vessel 2 Passenger 1. Vessel 2 Passenger 1 has been unavailable to provide his statement to the department.          
  
  Vessel 1 Owner was charged with the following:
  
              FAILURE TO HAVE CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
              FAILURE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER   
      
  Vessel 1 Operator was charged with the following:
  
             NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VESSEL                      
              FAILURE TO OBEY NAVIGATION RULES OF THE ROAD