Chelsea Belle O’Donnell, the eldest daughter of Rosie O’Donnell, has received a six-year probation sentence following a string of three drug-related arrests last year. The 27-year-old appeared in a Wisconsin court on Monday and pleaded guilty to three felony charges: resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping, and possession of methamphetamine.
Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Chelsea O’Donnell Sentenced to Six Years Probation After Drug Arrest Spree
The court imposed a two-year probation term for each felony count. As part of her sentence, Chelsea is required to maintain absolute sobriety, abstain from alcohol and unprescribed drugs, avoid contact with drug users or sellers, and refrain from possessing firearms. She must also obtain a high school diploma or GED and undergo a comprehensive mental health evaluation. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in prison time.
Misdemeanor charges of possessing drug paraphernalia and narcotic drugs were dismissed.
Chelsea’s sentencing stems from a series of arrests in 2024. In September, she was apprehended after police responded to a domestic dispute call at her residence with her boyfriend, Jacob Nelund. A subsequent search of the premises allegedly revealed a methamphetamine pipe within reach of her child, along with a digital scale, used gem bags containing white residue, and hypodermic needles.
The police report detailed unsanitary conditions in the child’s room, including used needles and various drug-related items.
A month later, Chelsea was arrested again after allegedly attempting to discard a methamphetamine pipe from her car during a traffic stop. She faced additional felony charges, including maintaining a drug trafficking place, child neglect, and possession of methamphetamine and THC. Misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct/domestic abuse and possession of illegally obtained prescription drugs were also filed.
In November, Chelsea was arrested for a third time after police found drugs in her car during a traffic stop. The arresting officer noted “pick marks” on her face, a symptom often associated with methamphetamine use. A subsequent search at the Marinette County Jail revealed prescription pill bottles containing multiple drugs.
Rosie O’Donnell has not publicly commented on her daughter’s sentencing.
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