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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

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

A boat captain was detained after allegedly ramming multiple docked vessels at the Bahia Mar Marina early Saturday morning. Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating the incident as a case of boating under the influence, with an arrest pending toxicology results.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in significant property damage to multiple private vessels and prompted a police investigation into boating safety and potential criminal charges.

Key Facts

  • A boat captain allegedly rammed multiple docked vessels at Bahia Mar Marina on 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 are investigating the event as a boating under the influence case.
  • The suspect's arrest is currently pending the results of a toxicology report.
  • The damaged boat involved in the incident 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”