Warrant Issued for 'Deadliest Catch' Star
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Jake Harris -- one of the stars of "Deadliest Catch" -- is officially a wanted man after blowing off a critical court appearance in his reckless driving case today.
TMZ has learned a judge in King County, Washington issued a bench warrant for the 24-year-old after he failed to appear for his pretrial hearing today.
Jake -- the youngest son of the late Captain Phil Harris -- was arrested back in February after allegedly driving recklessly and causing a late-night car crash.
In addition to reckless driving, Jake was originally charged with DUI and hit-and-run -- but those two charges were eventually dropped.
Calls to Jake's reps have not yet been returned.
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'Deadliest Catch' Stars -- The Private Premiere
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The people behind "Deadliest Catch" threw a special season premiere party for the family of the late Captain Phil Harris this week -- a party that featured an emotional tribute to the reality TV star.
TMZ has learned the show's creator Thom Beers hosted the private event at his home for an intimate group that included Phil's sons, Jake and Josh.
We're told the screening was "boisterous and tearful" -- and at one point, the group raised their glasses in a special toast to Phil's memory.
We're told a special public tribute is being planned for April 30th in Seattle.
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'Deadliest Catch' Star Dodges Bullets
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"Deadliest Catch" star Jake Harris -- arrested last month for DUI, hit-and-run and much, much more -- had his DUI case dropped yesterday ... which is what normally happens when you blow a .00.
And it gets better for Jake ... even though he admitted to having a prescription for Xanax -- cops had no evidence he was driving under the influence of the med.
And there's more good news for Mr. Harris. Although an imprint of what looks like Jake's license plate was found on the car he allegedly hit ... he wasn't charged with hit-and-run because witnesses couldn't place him behind the wheel.
Jake was charged with driving on a suspended license and reckless driving. He's due back in court on March 26.
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'Deadliest Catch' Star Busted for DUI
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TMZ has learned "Deadliest Catch" star Jake Harris is currently behind bars -- after cops say the 24-year-old got into a car crash while intoxicated late last night.
Washington State troopers have confirmed that Jake -- whose father Captain Phil Harris passed away earlier this month -- was arrested in Seattle on suspicion of DUI, hit and run, and driving with a suspended license ... all three misdemeanors.
Jake was taken to a nearby jail, where he was booked.
Bail was set at $1,500.