On July 13th,2023, at around 2:50 P.M., I, Officer First Class, of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to a call for a Personal Watercraft (PWC) that struck a piling on Stoney Creek. Upon arriving at a dock, I was met with a black male wearing a blue PFD sitting on the dock. 

He stated that he was on a PWC and hit a piling and was thrown from the watercraft. Subject advised that he was not injured and did not want to be checked by emergency medical services. The blue 2021 BRP Spark UP3 with Maryland Registration was located about 40ft away under a neighboring pier with heavy bow damage. When speaking with Subject, he stated that "She told us to stay away from things." and "I know I was way too close." 

        Photos were taken at the scene and statements were received by Subject and from the owner of the PWC. Subject was transported back to Nabbs Creek Marina and was issued Citations for Reckless Operation of a Vessel, Operating a PWC over 6 knots within 100ft of a structure, and Failure to obey Navigation Rules (Improper Lookout). Due to the amount of damage to the PWC, a USCG Boat Accident Report was completed.

        All events occurred within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Stoney Creek-Main Stem
Pasadena                      