Rosie O’Donnell’s daughter Chelsea O’Donnell checked into prison after violating her probation in a drug case, NewsPlop can exclusively report.
Us obtained the mugshot that Chelsea, 28, took on November 18 after entering the Taycheedah Correctional Institution (TCI).
In the photo, Chelsea appears stoic with her blue eyes staring directly into the camera. TCI is a maximum- and medium-security facility that only houses female prisoners, per the official website.
While at the facility, Chelsea will be allowed approved visitors. All prospective visitors need to fill out paperwork with the facility.
The facility is 62 percent white inmates, 26 percent Black, 12 percent American Indian, 11 percent Hispanic and others. The average age of an inmate is 38, with the youngest being 18 and the oldest being 82. The facility said 52 percent of the inmates are in for violent offenses, 16 percent for property offenses, 21 percent for drug offenses and 11 percent for other offenses.
The facility offers parenting programs, recreation classes, trauma treatment, religious studies, GED classes, welding classes, a cosmetology program and other educational opportunities.
As Us first reported, on October 22, a Wisconsin judge ordered that Chelsea was to serve an undetermined amount of prison time after she was accused of violating the terms of her probation.
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Court documents revealed a representative from the treatment drug court said Chelsea was in violation due to sexual assault allegations. In addition, Chelsea was accused of not making significant progress in the program.
The court docs filed by the treatment program stated, “The facts surrounding this request have been staffed with the Marinette County Treatment Drug Court Team and have been deemed sufficient grounds to warrant termination from the Marinette County Treatment Drug Court Program.”
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Chelsea has been in custody at the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office since September 9, due to the alleged violations. On October 27, an officer at the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office told Us that Chelsea would be transferred to a nearby prison in the near future.
Following her daughter being sent to prison, Rosie told Us, “I have compassion for those struggling with addiction – chelsea was born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her children. we continue to love and support her through these horrible times. prayers welcomed. ”
Chelsea’s legal drama started on September 10 when she was arrested on charges of drug possession and child neglect. She was released on bond but rearrested on October 11 on new drug charges. She was released but then arrested a third time on November 18 on additional drug charges.
In January, the court sentenced Chelsea to six years’ probation and ordered her to complete the treatment program. The judge noted that Chelsea could face up to 18 months in prison if she violated the terms of her probation.
Chelsea was ordered not to possess or consume alcohol, controlled substances or any substances.
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In the months since her sentence, Chelsea was scolded by the court for various violations. In June, she was praised for her progress at a hearing. However, a couple of months later, the court instructed Chelsea to write an essay explaining why she should be given another chance.
Any letter Chelsea wrote did little to convince the judge not to throw the book at her.