Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Returns To Jail After Breaking Condition Of Release
By Afouda Bamidele on November 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM EST
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter, Chelsea O'Donnell, is back behind bars for the third time after allegedly violating the conditions of her release by being caught with meth once again.
Earlier this month, Chelsea was granted supervised visitation with her children following a prior arrest for child neglect.
Chelsea O'Donnell's string of arrests this month began with child neglect charges, and her repeated brushes with the law have only deepened concerns.
Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Faces New Charges After Recent Arrest
The troubled daughter of the comedian has found herself in deeper legal trouble, facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from her recent arrest.
Chelsea's escalating legal woes highlight a troubling pattern, with her latest charges including possession of methamphetamine, resisting an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia tied to her November 18 arrest.
Chelsea's charges now reportedly include felony possession of Hydrocodone, misdemeanor possession of Lamotrigine, and two additional felonies for violating bond terms in her other pending criminal cases.
Her November 18 arrest also led to a separate felony charge for meth possession within 1,000 feet of a jail.
Appearing in court via Zoom on November 25, Chelsea's bail was set at $7,500. The court imposed strict conditions, forbidding her from possessing drugs, consuming alcohol, or "contact with known drug users or sellers."
Traffic Stop Uncovered Meth Pipe Hidden By The Troubled Star
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Chelsea's legal trouble began with a routine traffic stop. According to In Touch, police reports note that the 27-year-old was a passenger in a car stopped by Niagara Police for having an excessively loud exhaust.
Alongside Chelsea were another woman, a man named Justin, and a young child. Authorities noted suspicious behavior, including visible pick marks on Chelsea's face, which officers associated with heavy drug use.
A K9 unit was brought in, and a positive alert led to a search of the vehicle and its occupants. During the search, officers found a "clear smoking device" with methamphetamine residue concealed in Chelsea's bra.
Chelsea reportedly resisted arrest, tensing her arm as officers tried to handcuff her, according to the report. Ultimately, she was subdued, arrested, and placed in a squad car.
'The Rosie Show' Star's Daughter Admitted To Meth Use
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Chelsea found herself in deeper trouble after her recent arrest uncovered shocking revelations. During police questioning, she admitted to smoking meth earlier in the day and shared plans to begin an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in hopes of getting clean.
Despite expressing a desire to quit, she also admitted to planning to discard her meth pipe before entering treatment. However, Chelsea's troubles escalated after she was taken to jail. In a routine strip search, staff discovered a hidden prescription pill bottle inside her body.
The container reportedly held methamphetamine, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, and Lamotrigine pills.
Chelsea Was Granted Supervised Visitation With Kids
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Amid ongoing legal battles with ex-partner Jacob Bourassa, the mother-of-four was granted supervised visitation rights with her children. As reported by The Blast, Chelsea would have at least two hours of weekly visitation under the supervision of Bourassa's mother, Vicki Bourassa.
However, court documents allowed for flexibility, permitting both parties to agree on additional time or alternative supervisors. The custody battle was reignited after Bourassa filed for full custody, citing significant changes in Chelsea's life that could impact the children's well-being.
His attorney argued, "It is no longer in the best interests of the parties' minor children that [Chelsea] have unsupervised placement," emphasizing the need to safeguard their physical and emotional health.
How Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter's Troubles Began
Chelsea's downward spiral began in September when a 911 call during a domestic dispute led police to her home. Upon arrival, officers reportedly found Chelsea with dilated pupils, a meth pipe, and various drug paraphernalia.
During their search, authorities uncovered a black vial containing methamphetamine, Alprazolam pills, and marijuana-related items.
Disturbingly, they also discovered her infant in a room surrounded by drugs, including a "meth pipe, a gem bag with methamphetamine inside, a marijuana grinder, and another container with marijuana shake in it."
Chelsea was arrested and hit with four felony charges: maintaining a drug trafficking place, child neglect, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of THC.
As Chelsea O'Donnell's legal troubles continue to unfold, the major question is if she can rise above it all.