The captain of a 35-foot boat that burst into flames off the Bronx shoreline Saturday night time and injured 23 passengers was arrested for drunken driving, police mentioned.
Joshua Brito, 33, is going through expenses of driving whereas intoxicated and reckless endangerment following the fiery incident close to Hart Island round 9 p.m., a spokesperson for the NYPD mentioned Sunday.
The blaze despatched passengers scrambling into the water to flee the flames, with most making their method to the close by 131-acre island, legislation enforcement sources mentioned.
Police mentioned 22 individuals suffered minor accidents whereas one different suffered extra severe accidents and was listed in steady situation.
The US Coast Guard rescued the stranded passengers and transported them to Metropolis Island.
Brito is awaiting arraignment in Bronx Felony Courtroom on Sunday.
