Former TV Skipper Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash
KENAI, Alaska – An Alaska fishing captain who led a crew on the program that spawned the cable TV show "Deadliest Catch" has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and driving under the influence in a fatal crash.
Clarence "Ole" Helgevold Jr., of Soldotna, pleaded guilty Friday in Kenai Superior Court under an agreement that stipulates he will serve five years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 25.