Man Allegedly Tried to Ram Sheriff's Boat
An Orchard Park man accused of trying to ram a sheriff’s marine patrol unit in the bays of Dewittville Thursday night is facing a number of charges.
27-year-old Thomas Bakowski was allegedly doing circles around other boats in the bays and speeding. After trying to ram the sheriff’s boat, Bakowski turned the lights off on his boat and sped off. A Starflight helicopter was called in to help with the search.
After finding Bakowski deputies learned he was "extremely intoxicated" and was using night vision gear to help him elude them. Bakowski was sent to Chautauqua County Jail.
27-year-old Thomas Bakowski was allegedly doing circles around other boats in the bays and speeding. After trying to ram the sheriff’s boat, Bakowski turned the lights off on his boat and sped off. A Starflight helicopter was called in to help with the search.
After finding Bakowski deputies learned he was "extremely intoxicated" and was using night vision gear to help him elude them. Bakowski was sent to Chautauqua County Jail.
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