RedactedNarrative: On 7/4/18 at approx. 01:00am, I, Cpl. was contacted by DNR Communications in reference to a boat accident on the Severn River by channel marker number six. At approx. 02:30am, Officer and I arrived on scene.
  I made contact with a white, 31'1", 1988 S2 Yachts (MD registration # 9388 CR). I spoke with the owner and the operator of the vessel. Operator1 advised that he was leaving a raft up around 12:30am. He was traveling south east towards the mouth of the Severn River. Operator1 then stated that he was dragging anchor while he was underway. Operator1 said that his anchor pulled his boat into the starboard side of another vessel. I asked Operator1 if anyone on his vessel was injured. He advised that there were no injuries. I then conducted a vessel safety equipment check. There were no violations. I asked Operator1 if he drank any alcohol that night. He stated that he had about three beers approx. three hours before my arrival. I asked Operator1 if he had medical issues with his head or eyes. Operator1 said that he normally wore glasses but had no other issues. I asked Operator1 if he was currently taking any prescription medicine. Operator1 said no. I stepped on Operator1's vessel to conduct Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. I observe a lack of smooth pursuit. I did not detect any other clues or the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Operator1 then showed me the damage to his vessel. The rail around the bow of his boat was bent pointing towards the bow of his boat (see attached). Operator1 estimated the damage to be about $2000. He stated that he had boat insurance but did not have the info on him. I asked Operator1 to fill out a written statement (see attached). While Operator1 was writing out his statement, I made contact with the victim's vessel.
  I then made contact with a blue, 64'9", 1981, Huckins motor yacht (USCG documented vessel "Naomi"). I spoke with the owner of the vessel, who then advised that his vessel was anchored near channel marker number 6. At approx. 12:30am, V2 owner heard a loud noise and his vessel was struck. V2 owner observed Operator1 untangle his anchor line from V2 owner's anchor line. Operator1 then told V2 owner that Operator1 was arguing with his son and that was a contributing factor. I observed damage to the fiber glass on the starboard side of V2 owner's vessel near the bow (see attached). V2 owner advised that there were no injuries to the passengers on his vessel. He estimated the damage to be approx. $1500. I then asked V2 owner to write a statement. I left his vessel and went back to Operator1's vessel.
  I collected Operator1's statement. I then made arrangements with Operator1 to collect his insurance information at a later time. He advised that his son would operate his vessel. I then made contact with V2 owner and collected his written statement. All officers were clear at approx. 03:20am.
  After speaking with Operator1 and V2 owner, I have determined that Operator1 is at fault. Operator1's failure to maintain proper lookout and operating his vessel while dragging anchor were the main contributing factors in the boat accident. On 7/5 /18, I spoke with Operator1 he advised that his vessel is not insured. I then made arrangements with him to meet at Magothy Marina( 360 Magothy Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146) on 7/7/18 at 07:00pm to issues citations. A supplement will be submitted once citations have been issued. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County MD.