Chelsea O'Donnell has once again found herself in legal trouble, marking her third arrest in Wisconsin. According to court records accessed by PEOPLE, the eldest daughter of Rosie O'Donnell was apprehended in Marinette County on November 18 on multiple felony charges, including possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs, and bail jumping – all on two separate counts. Additionally, she faces four misdemeanor charges for resisting or obstructing a police officer, possessing an illegally obtained prescription, and possessing drug paraphernalia. Her preliminary hearing and arraignment have been set for December 11.
This latest incident follows Chelsea's previous arrests on September 10 and October 11 in Wisconsin, which were also drug-related and included a felony charge of child neglect, as confirmed by PEOPLE at the time. After posting a $2,000 bond on September 24, she was released from Marinette County Jail but was subsequently booked into Oconto County Jail the following month, facing similar charges to her November 18 arrest.
During a preliminary hearing and arraignment on November 26, Chelsea pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from her September 10 arrest. Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 27, 2025.
In response to the news of Chelsea's second arrest, the O'Donnell family issued a statement to PEOPLE, expressing their sorrow and hope. "Sadly, this is not new for our family," they said. "Chelsea has battled drug addiction for a decade, and we all hold out hope that she will find her way out of this destructive cycle."
Rosie, who adopted Chelsea with her ex-wife Kelli Carpenter, also addressed the situation publicly on her Instagram, sharing an old photo of her daughter along with the family's statement. "Chelsea is in the news today – this is a photo from a happier time," the 62-year-old comedian wrote.
Days later, she thanked her fans for their support in a TikTok video, acknowledging those who had shared similar struggles with a loved one. "Thank you for your kind words and wishes about Chelsea," she said. "And to all the people who told me they were going through something similar with a child, spouse, brother, or lover, thank you for making me feel less alone. Being a public figure can be tough, and so can being the child of a public figure. But, you know, that's just the reality of today's culture."
