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Boating Accident
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Drunken Atlantic City Boater Indicted In Deadly Summer Crash: Prosecutor
An Atlantic City man was indicted after a boat crash killed a woman last summer, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 53-year-old Jeffrey Jastrzembski for first-degree aggravated manslaughter on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced in a news release. He was charged in the deadly crash on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Prosecutors said Jastrzembski was driving a boat in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Albany Avenue bridge just after 5 p.m. He was accused of speeding towards the docks and making a sharp left turn. Norma Michaels, 70, of Atla…
Westport
News
2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Coast Of Westport
Two Hudson Valley men are missing and three others were rescued after a boat sank on the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. New update - Missing Hudson Valley Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found At about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Westport Police said. A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a Norwalk Marina and subsequently to the hospital for evaluation. A translator was requested …
Norfolk
News
Medfield Teen Charged With Boat Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Dover Girl On Cape Cod: DA
Authorities have accused a 19-year-old Norfolk County man of crashing a boat while intoxicated over the summer and killing a beloved 17-year-old girl with a bright future, officials said. David K. Sullivan, 19, was indicted on Friday, Sept. 29, on death of a person caused by operating a vessel or boat under the influence of alcohol, possessing fake RMV documents, minor in possession of alcohol, reckless or negligent operation of a vessel causing death, and two counts of operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol causing serious bodily injury, Cape an…
Ocean
News
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Boater, Pair Rescued By Point Pleasant Police (
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One boater remained missing and two others were rescued after a boat capsized in the rough waters of Manasquan Inlet, authorities said. The U.S. Coast Guard was using a helicopter out of Atlantic City and a C-130 cargo plane out of North Carolina to assist in the search off of Point Pleasant, the Coast Guard said on Friday, Sept. 15. A 47-foot motor lifeboat from Manasquan Inlet also was searching the waters. Point Pleasant police were called at 8:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 about a boat that capsized in the inlet due to a large wave, said Petty Officer Kimberly Reaves, a Coast Guard sp…
Charles
News
Body Of Missing Father Recovered From Mattawoman Creek After Capsizing
The body of the father whose boat overturned during a fishing trip with his son has been recovered in Mattawoman Creek, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Marvin Harris, 36, of Clinton, was out on the water when his inflatable boat reportedly capsized and he went under while his son made it safely to shore. WORKING INCIDENT ALERT - MATTAWOMAN CREEK, RED BUOY #6 [MARBURY] - POSS INFLATABLE BOAT SUNK -... Posted by Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 A massive search was launched on Tuesday involving multiple agencies, which later t…
Charles
News
Father Missing In Mattawoman Creek, Son Made It Safe To Shore: Officials (
Developing
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The search is on for a father who went missing in Mattawoman Creek when their boat sunk, according to Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Service personnel. An alert was issued by the agency shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, when officials say that the family's inflatable boat went down in the area. First responders say that the Charles County Sheriff's Office has joined the search as they look for one boater whose son was able to safely make it to shore. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happen…
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Swimmer Fatally Struck By Boat In Atlantic City: Police
A swimmer was fatally struck by a boat over the weekend in Atlantic City, authorities said. Norma Michaels, 79, of Ventnor, was swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway near a floating dock in Atlantic City around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, when she was struck by a 20-foot Robalo fishing boat, State Police said. Michaels was pronounced dead and the 52-year-old boat operator, who was not injured, remained at the scene.
Cape May
Police & Fire
Sports Cameraman Killed In Cape May Boating Accident: 'Great Man, Better Friend'
The 45-year-old boater killed this week in Cape May Harbor is being mourned by those who knew him. Christopher W. Heitman, a longtime camera operator for various news networks, was operating a 17-foot Sea Hunt struck a pipe that broke free from its mooring and entered the channel around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, New Jersey State Police said. Heitman and passenger were ejected, police said. While the passenger was able to get back on the boat, Heitman was not. His body was later recovered. Heitmans LinkedIn page shows he had years of experience working as a camera operator, having been …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock
Police & Fire
Captain Eyed For Homicide Charge In Italian Boat Crash That Killed Publishing Exec From Bergen
Authorities are investigating potential homicide charges against the captain of a rented motorboat involved in a horrific accident that killed a publishing executive from Bergen County off Italy's Amalfi Coast. Blood was taken from the skipper following the crash late last week that killed Adrienne Vaughan, the 45-year-old New York president of Bloomsbury Publishing from Glen Rock, in front of her husband and their two children, Italian authorities confirmed. It was all part of a continuing investigation into the captain's condition before the crash, Chief Prosecutor Giuseppe Borrelli of t…
Morris
Police & Fire
Body Recovered From Lake Hopatcong
New Jersey State Police divers recovered the body of an 80-year-old man from Lake Hopatcong following a boating accident earlier this week, authorities said. Edward Sikora, 80, of Upper Saddle River, was reported missing Monday, July 24, when his boat drifted into a dock on Thompson Lane in Hopatcong, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. Searchers looked Monday in Henderson Cove, but ultimately found his body under the surface of the water on Tuesday, Curry said. The official cause of death is pending autopsy and the case remains under investigation.
Middlesex MA
Obituaries
Memorial Set For Shelburn Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod
Family and friends of a 17-year-old killed on Cape Cod over the weekend will gather on Friday, July 28, to remember the girl. Sadie Mauro, of Shelburne in Middlesex County, was killed Saturday when the boat she was riding on crashed into a jetty in Dennis, state police said. Related: Teen With 'Heart Of Gold' Killed, 5 Hurt After Boat Slams Into Cape Cod Jetty A celebration of life for the rising Dover-Sherborn High School will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at 11 Washington Street in Sherborn, at 10 a.m. Friday. Visitors are asked to wear casual summer attire to …
Norfolk
News
11-Year-Old Daughter Of Ex-Revolution Soccer Star Killed In Boating Accident
Olivia Knighton, the 11-year-old daughter of former New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton, was killed Wednesday, July 19, in a boating accident in South Carolina. Brad Knighton, of Attleboro in Bristol County, announced the death on social media Thursday. There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorrow in this moment. Our family is still in shock at the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful and brilliant daughter, Olivia, to an unfortunate boating accident yesterday. We are all still in disbelief that her bright and pure light was taken away from us s…
Cape May
Police & Fire
PA Boater Killed In Wildwood Boating Accident 'Loved Life,' Family Says
Neighbors and loved ones are raising money to honor the memory of the Pennsylvanian who died in a boating accident in Wildwood, New Jersey during Independence Day celebrations. Williams Haug, 34, of Ridley Township, was on a 17-foot vessel in Post Creek with four other people when an "incident" occurred on July 4, New Jersey State Police have said. His body was recovered from the creek the following day. Foul play is not suspected but the accident remains under investigation, NJSP said. On a GoFundMe set up to help his family handle end-of-life expenses, loved ones say th…
Middlesex MA
Obituaries
Community Reels After Tragic Death Of 'Selfless' Lexington Boy Scout
In the wake of the tragic death of an 11-year-old "beautiful kid," community members are reaching out to help the child's family while they cope with the loss themselves. Keoni Hubbard, of Lexington, passed away in a "tragic" boating accident on Lake Manning in Glimanton, New Hampshire on Friday, July 7, according to the Boy Scouts of America Spirit of Adventure Council. "Beloved by his family and friends, Keoni’s spirit and empathy for others resonated with all who love and admire him," wrote Hubbard's family in a statement. "Keoni was simply the best – a selfless child who truly found j…
Cape May
Police & Fire
ID Of Boater Killed In Wildwood Crash Released
Authorities have identified the boater who was killed in a crash in Wildwood earlier this week. William Haug, 34, of Philadelphia, was on the 17-foot vessel with four other people when the incident occurred on the Fourth of July at Post Creek, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Haug's body was recovered the following day. Foul play is not suspected but the incident is still under investigation. No further information was released.
Cecil
Police & Fire
Boater Airlifted 70-Feet To Safety After Getting Stuck in Cecil County River
The US Coast Guard needed the help of a Maryland State Police helicopter on Sunday afternoon to help rescue a man who found himself stranded on the Elk River in Cecil County. Police say that its Aviation Command Unit was called in to hoist a man to safety after his boat became stuck and inaccessible in a marshy area near Crystal Beach in Earleville. The incident was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. According to investigators, two personal watercraft entered a shallow creek near Elk River and got stuck. A tow boat was able to take one rider to safety, but neither the Coa…
Arlington
News
Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River
All hands were on deck on Sunday morning when a boat overturned in the Potomac River and left nearly a dozen people in a perilous position. Several agencies responded on Sunday, July 2, when the boat went over and left eight people in the water in need of a helping hand, which was happily offered by first responders across DC. The scene of the Potomac River rescue.@dcfireems The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was first at the scene, officials said, and were able to rescue the eight boaters, none of whom were injured. Following that save, DC Fire and EMS personnel responded …
Carroll
Obituaries
Vacation Turns Deadly For Maryland 'Supermom,' Daughter Killed In Florida Boating Accident
There is a hole in the hearts of a Maryland family who lost a beloved mother and daughter to a boating accident in Florida. Community support continues to swell for the friends and family of Heidi and Allison Lee, who were killed in a fatal boating accident on St. Andrews Bay earlier this month. The capsize happened weeks after Heidi Lee celebrated her 40th birthday and shortly before 13-year-old Allison Lee was set to begin eighth grade. They leave behind husband and father Chong "Chris" Lee, daughter, sister Sophia Lee, and grandparents. Heidi was described by loved ones as a "Supermo…
Hampden
Police & Fire
(
Update
) Search For Missing Canoer Concludes For Day At Hampton Ponds State Park In Westfield
Update State police called off the search for a missing kayaker around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. Searchers say they will reorganize and reassess their next steps. The man has been missing since Wednesday night. Original story People are being asked to avoid a state park in Western Massachusetts, so search parties can locate a man whose boat capsized this week. Westfield Police got a call about a man who had gone underwater and failed to resurface at Hampton Ponds State Park around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, Massachusetts State Police report. An investigation…
Nassau
Obituaries
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’: Oyster Bay Teen's Body Found, Family Announces
Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of a 19-year-old boater was found, his family said. Jack Koch, aged 19, of Locust Valley, first went missing on the night of Monday, May 15 when he went boating with an 18-year-old friend, according to the Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: Teen Boater Missing After Falling Into Water On Centre Island The two teens had gone sailing on Centre Island in Oyster Bay Harbor, but shortly after setting sail, Koch fell into the water. On Sunday, May 28, the teen’s family announced that Jack’s body was recovered by a local fisherman nea…
Hampshire Franklin MA
Police & Fire
(
Update
) Body Of Missing Boater From Springfield Found In Connecticut River
UPDATE: Massachusetts State Environmental Police said they found the body of 51-year-old Carlos Lopez in the Connecticut River on Tuesday, May 30, authorities said. He had been missing since his jetski collided with a boat on Sunday. Investigators found his body near where the collision happened in Easthampton. He was about 15 below the surface and 150 feet from the shore, authorities said. Check back with the Daily Voice for updates as police are expected to release more information this afternoon. --------------- Massachusetts State Police and nearly a dozen other police…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
2 Boats Collide On Mascuppic Lake In Tyngsborough, 1 Person Seriously Injured
A boater was seriously injured after two crafts collided Friday afternoon, May 19, on Mascuppic Lake in Tynsborough. Tyngsborough police and firefighters were called to the lake just before 5 p.m. after the collision. Both boaters were able to make it to shore. Authorities did not release their names. One of the boaters was seriously injured, and paramedics rushed them to an area hospital with serious injuries. The other did not need medical attention, Tyngsborough police said. Massachusetts Environmental Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Nassau
Obituaries
Massapequa Boat Racer, Aspiring Firefighter Who Died At Age 28 Had 'Heart As Big As Ocean'
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved speedboat racer and aspiring firefighter from Long Island who died in a boating accident. James Jaronczyk, age 28, of Massapequa, went missing Sunday afternoon, May 7, while boating in the Great South Bay, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said he was alone when his 22-foot Progression speedboat hit a wave, knocking him into the water. Earlier Report: Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay Recovered Family members, friends, and total strangers spent the next several days scouring the water and…
Danbury
Police & Fire
Crash Between Boats On Candlewood Lake Injures Person
One person was sent to the hospital after two boats collided on Candlewood Lake, which is located in parts of Fairfield and Litchfield counties. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Monday, May 15, said Erin Henry, a spokesperson for the Danbury Police. According to Henry, Danbury 911 received a call about a boating accident in the area of Driftwood Point on Candlewood Lake. Initial reports indicated one of the boats was taking on water, with another attempting to return to Lattins Cove State Boat Launch, Henry said. Danbury’s Public Safety boat, 34 Marine 1 responded along with s…
Middlesex MA
Police & Fire
Body Of Natick Boater Found After Canoe Capsized: Police
State police say they have located the body of a man whose boat capsized in Fiske Pond Saturday, May 13, in Natick, officials said. Police divers used sonar to locate the body around 10:30 p.m., a Massachusetts State Police spokesperson said. Another man who was in the boat was able to swim to shore. Officials did not say if he was injured in the incident. Authorities are not releasing either man's name at this time. Several people online documented the search as the police search stretched late into the night. A water rescue at Lake Cochituate Saturday night. Officials say the…
Suffolk NY
News
Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay Recovered
Search crews have recovered the body of a man who went missing after falling from his boat on Long Island. A Suffolk County Underwater Marine Rescue crew located a body in the Great South Bay near Babylon at around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 11, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Earlier Report: Update: Coast Guard Halts Search For Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay The body was later confirmed to be that of 28-year-old James Jaronczyk, of Massapequa, according to a Facebook post from Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams. “James was found in…
Suffolk NY
News
Coast Guard Halts Search For Missing 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat On Great South Bay
Click here for a new, updated story - Tragic Ending: Body Of Missing Massapequa 28-Year-Old Who Fell From Boat Recovered The United States Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after falling from a boat on Long Island. After searching for 34 hours and covering 1,000 nautical miles, efforts to locate 28-year-old James Jaronczyk, of Massapequa, were suspended at 8 p.m. Monday, May 8, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. “This does not mean that the case has been closed, but active search efforts have been paused pending new information,” he said. Earl…
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Boater Goes Missing In Suffolk County After Falling Into Water On Great South Bay
Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Falling From Boat On Great South Bay A boater went missing after falling overboard on Long Island. The incident happened just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Suffolk County Police say the 28-year-old Massapequa man was alone on a 22-foot Progression speedboat on the Great South Bay when he fell into the water at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers are being assisted in the search by Aviation Section, the United States Coast Guard, and loc…
Dauphin
News
Man Presumed Drowned During Susquehanna River Rescue Nearly Deadly Dam: Authorities (
Update
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UPDATE: The drowned man has been found and identified. You can read more about him here. ORIGINAL: Two men were in a boat that capsized around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, authorities told Daily Voice. The boat went under the water near the Dock Street Dam, Harrisburg Director of Communications Matt Maisel told Daily Voice. The Dam has been a deadly spot in the river that Daily Voice has previously reported on. One man was rescued, "he is alive," Maisel said, but his condition is "currently unknown." "Harrisburg City Police, Fire, and PSP are helping to…
Bucks
Police & Fire
Bucks County Native, 18, Dies In Boating Accident
State police are investigating after a Bucks County teen and recent high school graduate was killed in a boating accident in Wayne County. Dominic Testani, 18, of Doylestown, was found more than seven hours after the accident was reported in Lake Township early Saturday, March 18, troopers at the Honesdale barracks said in a statement. First responders were called to East Island Lane near Lake Henry in Lake Township at about 1:50 a.m., officials said. On arrival, troopers were told that three people were on the water in a rowboat when the vessel capsized, according …
Ocean
Police & Fire
Distressed Kayaker Rescued By Contractors Performing Bridge Work In Ocean County
Two bridge workers are credited with the swift rescue of a kayaker in distress. The contractors, Randolph Fuson and Charles Baldwin of IEW, were performing maintenance on Tunney Bridge when they noticed an overturned kayak and looked to see if anyone was near, Toms River police said. They heard someone yelling for help and provided a life vest and life ring to the kayaker, holding the rope to keep him in sight until additional help arrived. On Friday, Feb. 24, at 3:16 p.m., police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched to assist the "boater in distress." Officers arrived, and…
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