One week after the death of Deadliest catch Captain Philip Harris, another news story in the family has surfaced. Phil’s 24 year old son Jake was arrested on multiple DUI related charges on Thursday February 18th. He is in a Seattle jail with bail set at $2000. The list of charges includes drunk driving, hit and run, and driving with a suspended license.
Captain Phil Harris died of a stroke only a week ago and his son Jake now faces the stress of criminal charges to complicate his grief over the tragic death of his father. People who know Jake feel fortunate that at least he didn’t harm himself or anyone else in the crash. It’s reported that he rear-ended another car while driving erratically. He failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a toxicology test.
His father’s life was celebrated at his favorite casino only a few days before Jake’s arrest. Jake is quoted as saying, “I’m going to look at that chair in a different way.” He was speaking of his father’s captain seat. There has been no official word on Jake’s account of the incident. For now, everyone involved is just glad that no one was seriously injured. There will likely be more news about this story in the near future.
I am glad that no one was hurt also. When someone and it doesn’t matter who does all that isn’t right by law he should have to pay for what he has done. There isn’t enough done about those who blatenly disobey the law and drink and drive along with other things he knew that he shouldn’t have done. I am only inhopes that they throw the book at him along with all the others that drink and drive also. It seems like no one cares whether they drive drunk or disobey the laws that have been set down. It is very sad that his dad died but that was what the Lord wanted. We all have a time to die and those left have to greeve for our loss of loved ones but that doesn’t change the way we are all supposed to act and thats responsible no matter what.
Tom Get off your high roller act. The man lost his father. He did something wrong. but no one really cares about your opinion
Tom, but I have to fully agree with Jen!!
Jen is right get off your high and mighty horse, let the kid have the benefit of the doubt. There is no gray anymore only black and white, there is no compassion just blood lust.
Jake messed up and I’m sure he is aware of this. We sympathize and extend our condolences but it does not detract from the fact that he must be held responsible for what he did, regardless of what mitigating factors may exist
LEAVE JAKE ALONE HE DID NOT HURT THE OTHER PEOPLE JUST HIS SELF !!!!!!!! ALL ” People ” make mistakes and as I have seen many kill their pain with a drug weither it be alcohol or other drugs they do it. The boy has to live with his father being deceased and now his life being thrown out to the wolves because of a mistake. Thank God no one was hurt, he was hurt in more ways than he already was. WE ahave all done this. Unless you do not own a car or do not drive. Any drug can affect your driving. these peole who want to hang people for DUI, Including myselt How many have done this ? I admit when I was younger I did it, and I am not happy with myself, when my brother died I smoked so much pot( could not handle alcohol and stay in control) and to numb myself and I was lucky not to get thrown in jail. clean almost 6 years, but I do not judge. I know we all handle pain in different ways. Which way we choose we need someone lean on,or a DD. Ever reason with someone drunk? ha, ha, ha
Do you know how many people I have took their keys away from? I had to run, dunkin from drinks being thrown at me or rageing drunks threatening me, so take the keys before they drink, have a rules at your own house because drunks do not like their keys being taken away. ALL DRUNKS KNOW IT ALL AND NO ONE ELSE IS RIGHT. Been there done that and dealt with many. Sorry about your ALL WHOM HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE BUT THEIR IS NO REASON TO TAKE IT OUT ON SOMEONE WHO DID YOU NO HARM.
He has to deal with this his self, maybe this can lead him in the right direction.
My prayers go out to the HARRIS family! Jake sounds like he really needed his family and friends around him at this time! I know everyone is grieving so help each other.
I think that he knows he messed up but Tom’s comments are just harsh. One day when you make a mistake, they will throw the book at you.
I truly feel sorry for Jake and his family. I have watched some of “Deadliest Catch” and see the close ties that developed between Jake and his dad. His dad will be missed for sure. Hopefully, this is just his grief and nothing more. Jake, losing a dad like you did his not fair, but your memories of working with him on his ship will be with you forever. Good Luck to you and your family!!
Tom is correct. Yes he was greiving. Everyone has different ways of greiving. However, a couple of years ago a young man of the same age was “greiving” and took the life of our little 5 yr old Megan. It is devistating. He is out and living a free life, still putting others at risk while our family is left with just pictures and an empty void that NO alcohol can fill.Maybe those would agree with you Tom if the circumstances were reversed on THEM. So this kid took OUR child therefore I guess it would be allright to “greive” our loss and take THEIRS!… Ignorance…
He left the bar and my grandmother, my aunt and her grandchildren were pulling into the church parking lot and this kis came flying around the corner and plowed into the van. Megan flew out the back window and she WAS wearing a seatbelt! The van landed on her and she died basically in my aunts arms, telling her that grammy my tummy hurts. The KID got out of his truck and looked at what he had done and got back in and LEFT! They later found him tucked WARM and without a care in his bed. He to this day has no remorse, while our family “greives”. She was 5 and loved Jesus. She was beautiful and innocent. Hit and Run and killed by a “DRUNK DRIVER”. So before YOU cast hateful judgement on TOM, maybe you should think how many others have been affected by the truth he speaks. People make mistakes, yes. But when you are on the receiving side of their mistakes…it is devistating… We love you Megan.
Well, according to Tom, the Lord wanted your daughter to die. I feel sorry for you, and the justice system isn’t right in this country, but anyone who thinks there’s a higher power controlling what happens down here is an ignoramus.
My prayers go out to the Harris family. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sad to hear about the Harris family. They lead a hard life as crab boat workers, as seen on Deadliest Catch. I am sad to hear of Phil’s death, and even more sad to hear of his son’s irresponsibility. As the Powell’s commented about their loss (such a tragic story), the devestation caused by drunk driving is irreparable. And while the circumstances may be somewhat understandable, the actions merit at least some reparations.
Jake, take a cab brother. I would be drinking allot to if I lost my father unexpectedly. We love you Capt. Tom, eat a d*ck, and get off of your soapbox
jake,my thoughts & prayers are with you & josh. as one who was more or less pushed into watching the show, i became drawn to the cm & your dad & his great crew. the deep, abiding love between you, your dad & brother is a beautiful thing. that love is the kind that does not die. your dad is still near you, watching you, loving you. i’m sure you know that he would be all over you because of this incident. all i can offer is some obvious advice – take a ddep breath, a step back & learn from this mistake. thank god that no one was hurt. it will be hard to move on without your dad, i’m sure, but you can do it. you & josh can run the boat as he did.
please take care of yourself,jake,if not for your own sake,then for your brother & grandfather.
i look forward to seeing you & josh sharing the wheelhouse of the cm one of these days – hopefully, very soon.
take care, blessings, best always.
Its interesting that we can use a forum like this to dig at a guy that drove drunk. Yes he should be arrested and I am sure he will get a penalty. But the nasty words written in the name of “my opinion” always yes it still is always shocks me. Go ahead Tom and everyone that agrees with him and speak your mind as I am doing, because we have the freedom to do so. But there is many people that drive drunk and get arrested and no one says a word. This guy is a celebrity and we take this as an opportunity to burry him with our words. I would hope that someone close to him does not act like Tom but comes, loves him, shows him the right way of life. Maybe get him into a AA meeting and keep him off the roads until he is well again. Just maybe some one with compassion, not hate!
I’m not saying that I agree with Jakes actions, but I wonder what we would find if we dug in Toms closet. What skeletons would come flying out?
I sure hate it when humans presume to know what “I” [GOD] “wants.” Why would I want to take a man away from his family to have them grieve? If life is a gift why would I take humans from their lives?
The wages of sin are death. I [GOD] do not want any to die and dont freakin’ forget it knumb skulls.
I feel sorry for Jake, but grieving doesnt mean youre allowed to break the law and endanger lives, thats the bottom line. RIP Captain Phil.
my condolences go out to the harris family
I lost my father last summer and got a dui along the way.Its still not a reason to drink and drive’
Lossing a parent can be a tough road.
Jake you will get though it! just dont drink and drive!
Jake you need to wise up bro i know the loss of your father hurts but alcohol isnt the answer dude you need to face your charges and put this behind you and move on go catch some dam crab .. were all not perfect bud and the people that think their perfect never was caught.
Thank goodness Jake didn’t hurt anyone including himself. His father would be very very pissed! Jake obviously needs counselling dealing with this loss and hopefully he will get it. We all have to deal with loss in our lives (I’ve lost 4 close relatives in the past year) but we must do so without becoming reckless.
This was unfortunate timing. Yes he lost his father (a staple on the show), and one of his mentors. Bottom line is that he is responsible for his actions and just because he is on TV does not mean that he should be held to a different level. I just hope (and I hope he doesnt) use his fathers good name to skate on a national mistake. Honestly I believe he wont and will nut up and do the right thing. People in their field, usually dont make excusses. As cold as it soung, millions of people can use the same excuse, but dont. I just hope that the kid can find some peace and take care of business as I am sure that he will…Peace out
Hey Tom who do you think gives a rats ass about your opinion?
I love the High & Mighty who always seem to want and crucify somebody who makes a mistake. Get a life Tom and stop acting like YOU never made a mistake before. In no way do I condone Drinking & Driving. But nor do I condone TARRING AND FEATHERING…..
we all make mistakes it’s how we learn in this life and teaches us to be responsible human beings….those who say they haven’t are not being true to themselves. my best wishes go out to the harris family.
Those of us without sin cast the first stone. he made a mistake and we are not here to judge him. I will pray for him and his family and hope he can fnd a way to deal with this and move on.
I lost someone (my mother) to drunk driving as well, and I’m sorry for everyone’s losses. I’ve since driven drunk…and it’s a horrible mistake. Fortunately I did not hurt anyone and like this young guy, got a DUI. It changed my life for the better-and now I can try and help other men like myself get and stay sober. We can all only hope to learn as we go.