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Nov 5, 2009 7:54 pm US/Eastern

Boater Charged With Operating While Impaired

SMITH ISLAND, Md. (AP) ― Maryland Natural Resources Police have charged a boat operator who transports children from Smith Island to Crisfield for school with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol.

Alan Tyler, 49, of Smith Island is also charged with negligent operation of a vessel.

NRP spokesman Sgt. Art Windemuth says the Coast Guard conducted a law enforcement boarding of the 60-foot passenger vessel Wednesday when it was transporting five children from Crisfield to Smith Island.

Windemuth says Tyler tested positive for use of alcohol and was held until a NRP officer arrived. The officer took the children home.

Windemuth says the Coast Guard temporarily suspended Tyler's license.

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