Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Chelsea Requests Evidence in Drug Possession Case
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter, Chelsea, is requesting that prosecutors provide lab reports related to her drug possession case. Chelsea, who is facing serious charges of child neglect and drug possession, is represented by a public defender. Court documents reveal that Chelsea's attorney, Bradley Handsen, made his initial court appearance on November 1. He has formally asked the prosecution to share all evidence they intend to present during the trial. This includes a list of potential witnesses, laboratory reports, and any other relevant documents. In his motion, Bradley emphasized the need for all evidence that could potentially prove Chelsea's innocence, such as lab results, hospital records, police reports, or any other information that the state may have. As of now, the prosecutors have not responded to this request.
Chelsea Belle O'Donnell, comedian Rosie O'Donnell's eldest daughter, was arrested on charges of child neglect and drug possession. (Oconto County Sheriff's Office)
Details of Chelsea’s Arrests and Charges
Chelsea has been in custody at a Wisconsin jail since October 11. She was arrested twice within a few weeks, with the first incident occurring on September 10. The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Chelsea's home, where they heard a dispute. Upon arrival, officers noted that Chelsea had "dilated" pupils. Although she initially claimed everything was fine, she later admitted to having a confrontation with her boyfriend, Jacob Nelund, who was present with their 11-month-old son. During the encounter, officers discovered a meth pipe containing residue in Chelsea's pocket.
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Drug and Paraphernalia Found at Chelsea’s Residence
Later, officers discovered a black vial-like container and a clear plastic bag filled with white pills on her person. It was confirmed that the substance contained 18 grams of meth, while the pills were identified as Alprazolam. The police then entered the residence, where they came across Jacob, who also exhibited “dilated” pupils. A marijuana pipe was found at the scene. The police detailed the disturbing conditions inside the home in their report, including spoiled food, moldy dishes, dirty diapers, and used drug paraphernalia.
Second Arrest and Additional Charges
On October 11, Chelsea was stopped by police while driving. During questioning, the police reported that Chelsea attempted to throw a meth pipe into a river. The pipe reportedly struck a fence and rebounded. Subsequently, meth and pills, including oxycodone, morphine sulfate, and hydrocodone, were discovered on Chelsea. She was taken into custody and faced three felony charges for possession of meth, bail jumping, and possession of narcotics, along with other misdemeanor charges.
Family Response and Background
On October 19, Rosie, 62, addressed Chelsea’s arrest, acknowledging her daughter's ongoing struggle. “Unfortunately, this isn’t a new situation for our family – Chelsea has been battling drug addiction for ten years – we remain hopeful that she will overcome this devastating illness,” the O’Donnell family shared in a statement. Rosie and her former spouse Kelli Carpenter adopted Chelsea when she was a baby. Chelsea is a mother of four. She and her ex-partner Jacob Bourassa have three children: Skylar Rose, Riley, and Avery Lynn. Chelsea also welcomed a son named Atlas in October 2023 with her current boyfriend, Jacob Nelund.
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