2 men accused of drunk boating during Aquapalooza

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — Two men accused of drunk boating during Aquapalooza were arrested over the weekend.

The annual tradition draws thousands of boaters on the water at Potters Cove off Prudence Island.

Harbormaster Bruce Celico told ABC 6 News ahead of the weekend that boaters would see increased patrols and that a zero tolerance policy would be in effect.

Portsmouth police said the two men identified as Nickolas Franklin, 21, of Warwick and Joel Morales, 28, of North Dartmouth both displayed signs that they were under the influence.

Franklin allegedly told police that he consumed multiple alcohol beverages while driving a boat.

Both men were charged with operating a watercraft while intoxicated.