Chelsea Belle O'Donnell, the oldest daughter of comedian Rosie O'Donnell, finds herself entangled in a web of legal issues.
According to Fox News, Chelsea has been arrested for child neglect and drug possession, which is linked to a history of substance abuse issues.
The O'Donnell family, through a representative, addressed the situation, acknowledging Chelsea's decade-long battle with drug addiction. They expressed hope for her recovery from what they described as a "deadly disease."
Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital reveal that Chelsea, 27, faces multiple felony counts. These charges include possession of methamphetamine, narcotic drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Additionally, she is accused of bail jumping and resisting or obstructing an officer.
The legal troubles for Chelsea extend beyond these recent charges. In September, she was charged with several other felonies, including maintaining a drug trafficking place, child neglect, and possession of various drugs, including THC and illegally obtained prescriptions. Chelsea is scheduled to appear in court on November 7 to address these charges.
The relationship between Rosie O'Donnell and her eldest daughter has been tumultuous over the years. Chelsea, who is Rosie's adopted daughter with ex-wife Kelli Carpenter, has experienced periods of estrangement from her mother.
In response to the recent events, Rosie took to Instagram, sharing a photo of Chelsea with her child. The caption read: "Chelsea is in the news today - this is a photo from a better time."
Chelsea's current legal troubles are not her first encounter with public attention. In 2015, she made headlines when Rosie announced that she had gone missing from their New York home. Chelsea was found a week later and subsequently moved to Wisconsin to live with her birth mother.
The mother-daughter relationship has faced its share of public scrutiny. In a 2017 interview with Inside Edition, Chelsea spoke about her strained relationship with Rosie, stating:
Growing up, I never really got along with her and then once she kicked me out, I was just kind of done.
Despite these challenges, there have been moments of reconciliation. In 2018, Rosie spoke about their relationship on "The Talk," indicating that they were working on improving their communication.
Chelsea, now a mother of four, welcomed her youngest child, Atlas, in October 2023. Her other children include Avery Lynn, born in February 2022, Riley, born in January 2021, and Skylar Rose, born in December 2018.
The current legal situation raises concerns about the welfare of these children, given the charges of child neglect against Chelsea. Rosie O'Donnell, who has four other children - Parker, Blake, Vivienne, and Dakota - has not directly commented on how these events might affect the broader family dynamic.
Chelsea O'Donnell's arrest for child neglect and drug possession marks another chapter in her complicated relationship with her adoptive mother, Rosie O'Donnell. The charges against her include multiple felony counts related to drug possession and child neglect. As Chelsea prepares for her November court appearance, the O'Donnell family hopes for her recovery from addiction.
