RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel #1 struck 2 vessels causing extensive property damage and left the scene of the crime.  Operator was criminally charged with reckless/negligent operation of a motorboat and leaving the scene of a motorboat accident.
  
  Operator of vessel #2 stated that he was asleep on his vessel when he was violently woken up to a loud bang and was jostled while laying in bed.  He went up to the outside desk and saw vessel #1 up against his starboard side.  He then saw the vessel flee from the scene heading south towards the exit area of the marina.  He yelled and screamed for the operator to stop but he did not.  
  
  Operator of vessel #2 jumped in his tender vessel and gave chase to the fleeing vessel.  He exited the marina slip area and proceeded into the Taunton River towards Mount Hope Bay chasing the vessel while yelling to stop.  He eventually caught up to the fleeing vessel and demanded the operator stop and the operator kept stating that he was a solo boater.  
  
  He was able to secure a line to the suspects vessel and jump on board in order to ascertain the suspects information while still underway.  Operator of vessel #2 was able to ascertain the suspects information while still underway.  Operator of vessel #2 informed operator of vessel #1 that he was going to keep the paperwork and phone numbers and report this incident to the police.  Operator then disembarked his tender and returned to his vessel.  
  
  The investigating officer met with operator of vessel #2 and at this time the operator told him another vessel at the marina was also struck.  Owner of vessel #3 was not on board but a witness informed him that his vessel was struck by vessel #1 also.    
  
  Officer spoke to operator of vessel #1 who stated he was exiting the slip located at the Marina.  His vessel was positioned bow into the dock in between F and G docks.  He was backing out when his vessel "swung around and hit another boat (vessel #3)".  His vessel was blown sideways into the wind causing him to strike vessel #2.  
  
  He exited the area at this time and headed towards the marina exit.  He then headed south for Mount Hope Bay.  The officer asked him why did you not stop to which his reply was "What’s the point of stopping?"  The officer replied to exchange information.  He then asked him why he did not call the Fall River Police or MEP to report this incident.  He responded "What would calling the police accomplish?"  I informed him that his required by law to report a boat accident.  He then stated he gave the information to operator of vessel #2.  The officer replied not until the operator of vessel #2 yelled and screamed, gave chase to you and was able to tie up to your still fleeing vessel that you finally stopped.  He stated he was operating the vessel himself and could not stop.  He found the vessel incredibly tough to operate in this weather while only having a single propeller.  The office did not believe him as he has had sailboats similar size registered since 1994.  
  
  Operator of vessel #1 was criminally charged with reckless/negligent operation of a motorboat and leaving the scene of a motorboat accident.
  