According to the search results, Elliot Neese was a commercial fisherman and certified ship captain who rose to fame as a result of his presence in the documentary television series "Deadliest Catch". He was known for his argumentative nature and propensity for feuding, which brought plenty of drama to the series for five seasons. However, he abruptly left the show in Season 11 to enter rehab for addiction problems. Since leaving the show, Neese has dealt with legal drama related to drug possession and distribution. In 2019, he sold drugs to a confidential informant and later signed a plea deal in which he agreed to plead guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. In 2022, he was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. Neese has continued to struggle with addiction problems since completing his initial rehab stint. Despite his legal and personal issues, Neese is still a certified ship captain and has been seen spearfishing in tropical areas and posting images of his adventures on social media.