RedactedNarrative: On this date, Tpr. and the undersigned were detailed to a vessel accident at the above location.  Upon arrival, the undersigned observed three vessels that had visible signs of damage.  The owners of all the vessels indicated that a 25' Monterey that was occupied by three unknown parties had struck their boats and fled the scene.
  
  Witness #1 stated in effect: I heard a loud bang and came out from my cabin and  observed a boat described as a 25' Monterey white in color attempting to pull away from my boat. Further, the vessel had 3 people on board two males and one female.  The initial impact had struck my anchor and pulpit which had become entangled in the other boats bimini  top.  The operator of the vessel then panicked and accelerated into the two boat docked across from me.  He then backed up and struck the sail boat. I yelled at him to stop but he yelled something back in another language and fled the scene.   
  
  Witness #2 stated in effect:  I was sleeping in the cabin of my boat heard a loud bang which woke me up, I then went outside to see what had happened and I saw a white  25' Monterey  pulling away from the docks. 
  
       Tpr. advised over Marine Channel 16 the particulars of the vessel and we began taking the pertinent information for the vessel accident.  A short time later the undersigned was contacted over Marine Channel 16 that NYPD Harbor Charlie had the vessel in question stopped.  They indicated that the vessel had called 911 to report that their vessel was out fuel and that they needed assistance.  NYPD towed the vessel to Liberty Landing fuel dock where the undersigned helped dock the vessel. The vessel matched the description given by the witnesses and it had damage to the bow and stern along with paint transfer that was consistent with the damage to the other vessels. On board were three occupants two males and one female with  with foreign accents which further matched the description.
  
  The undersigned spoke to the operator who indicated that he was the operator of the vessel. When speaking with  Operator1, Tpr. immediately detected the very strong odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage. Operator1 showed signs of impairment and after admitting to being the operator at the time of the collision with the other vessels he was ordered out to perform Standard Field Sobriety Testing.  Operator1 refused to complete those tests and he was placed under arrest, searched with negative results and placed in the rear. While in the rear of the Troop Car he was read his rights as per Miranda.  
  Operator1 was relayed to NJSP Newark Turnpike Station where he was processed.  Ultimately, Operator1 was charged with multiple summons and charged with BUI.  He was released to a taxi service at Newark Airport without incident. 
  
      Operator #1, Operator1 failed to provide a statement, but after reading his rights as per Miranda and being placed in custody he provided a verbal statement. He stated in effect: I have insurance so who cares if I fucking crashed my boat into the other boats, just go through insurance.  
     
     Investigation Revealed:  All vessels were docked at Liberty Landing Marina Jersey City. Vessel #1 was backing out at slip , vessel # 2 was docked at slip, vessel #3 was docked at slip and vessel #4 was docked at slip.  Vessel #1 operated  backed out of slip and struck vessel#2 docked at slip, during the impact  his bimini top became entangled in the anchor and pulpit of vessel #2 ripping off his bimini top.  Vessel #1 then pulled forward striking Vessel #3 docked at slipon the Starboard side causing  4-6 ' deep scratches.   Vessel #1  then backed into vessel#4 docked at slipcausing several scratches  to the stern of vessel #4.  Then vessel# 1 fled  the scene.