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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade County

Fort Lauderdale police arrest boat captain following multiple vessel and dock collisions

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Fort Lauderdale Police and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials arrested Michael Binder after he allegedly crashed his boat into multiple vessels and a dock at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Witnesses reported the incident early Saturday morning, with video footage showing a bystander pointing a firearm at the boat driver during the event.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in property damage to multiple boats and a dock, and prompted a police response involving potential charges related to operating a vessel while intoxicated.

Key Facts

  • Michael Binder was arrested via a not in custody probable cause arrest form.
  • The incident occurred early Saturday morning at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Law enforcement responded to reports of a drunk boater.
  • Multiple boats and a dock sustained damage during the collisions.
  • A bystander was recorded pointing a firearm at the boat driver during the incident.
  • Witnesses contacted 911 to report the activity.
  • The exact number of damaged boats remains unknown as of Sunday.
  • Cleanup efforts by boat owners and witnesses lasted for several hours.

Who's Mentioned

PersonMichael Binder“The individual arrested following the boat collisions.”OrganizationFort Lauderdale Police“Responded to the scene of the incident.”locationBahia Mar Yachting Center“The location where the boat collisions occurred.”OrganizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Responded to the scene of the incident.”other911“Emergency service contacted by witnesses.”