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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Fort Lauderdale Police investigate boating under the influence incident at Bahia Mar Marina

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating a boating incident at Bahia Mar Marina where a captain allegedly rammed multiple docked vessels while under the influence. An arrest is currently pending the results of a toxicology report.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in significant property damage to private vessels at a major local marina and involves an ongoing criminal investigation into .

Key Facts

  • A boat captain allegedly rammed multiple vessels at Bahia Mar Marina early Saturday morning.
  • Witnesses reported the captain appeared to be under the influence.
  • A bystander held the captain at gunpoint to prevent him from leaving the scene.
  • Fort Lauderdale Police confirmed the incident is being investigated as boating under the influence.
  • The suspect's arrest is pending the results of a toxicology report.
  • The damaged boat remains docked at the marina.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of the incident”personLeila“Witness to the incident”organizationFort Lauderdale Police“Investigating authority”locationBahia Mar Marina“Site of the boat crashes”personJeff Soulouque“Witness to the incident”