Boat Captain Charged After Deadly New York Harbor Accident

Police arrested Manuel Hernandez, 46, at 2:30 a.m. on August 9, 2026, after his boat flipped near Liberty Island the night before. He faces 13 charges of reckless endangerment — meaning he is accused of carelessly putting others in danger of death — one for each passenger besides himself. A 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old girl died. Twelve others were rescued. The NYPD confirmed the arrest.