There were many joint operations and training days with the United States Coast Guard, North Carolina Marine Patrol, North Carolina Wildlife, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and much thanks to each of the agencies involved to achieve these numbers .Four of the involved crew members attended training for Standard Field Sobriety Testing, Alco sensor, Boating While Impaired Enforcement and North Carolina Motorboat Laws.

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit End of Summer Report

Crew Members: Charles Wilson, Matt Hayes, David Price, Adam Stanley, John Rogers, Del Routh

Vessels stopped                                                       398

Vessel safety inspection                                    227

Standard Field Sobriety Test                          33

Boating While Impaired Charges                 21

Underage Drinking                                                   3

Narcotic Charges                                                       7

Possession of firearm by felon                        2

Other charges                                                              5

Written warnings                                                      36

Verbal Warnings                                                         124

Assist (citizens)                                                            29

Assist other agencies (USCG,

NC Wildlife, NC Marine, local PD)                     41

Rescue Calls (dispatched to)                                 23

Drownings responded                                               3

Special assignments                                                   3

Marinas and communities patrolled            92

Investigations (property damage/thefts)   4

Vehicles recovered                                                     2