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The owner of the home where the comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s missing teen daughter was found earlier this week has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate online communications with the 17-year-old girl.The owner of the home where the comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s missing teen daughter was found earlier this week has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate online communications with the 17-year-old girl.
Related: Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea found a week after she went missingRelated: Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea found a week after she went missing
Police in New Jersey said Steven Sheerer faced charges of child endangerment and distribution of obscenity to a minor.Police in New Jersey said Steven Sheerer faced charges of child endangerment and distribution of obscenity to a minor.
Prosecutors declined to identify the victim, citing her age. But a spokeswoman for O’Donnell said on Saturday the case involved the star’s daughter, Chelsea.Prosecutors declined to identify the victim, citing her age. But a spokeswoman for O’Donnell said on Saturday the case involved the star’s daughter, Chelsea.
“He was involved with a minor, and Rosie’s concern has been and always will be the health, safety and well-being of her daughter,” said Cindi Berger.
“Rosie is profoundly appreciative for the work the Ocean County prosecutor’s office has done and the diligence of the local police.”
Police said the 25-year-old Sheerer was arrested on Friday night at his home in Barnegat. Chelsea O’Donnell was found at the home on Tuesday, hours after her mother posted a statement online saying the girl had left home on 11 August.Police said the 25-year-old Sheerer was arrested on Friday night at his home in Barnegat. Chelsea O’Donnell was found at the home on Tuesday, hours after her mother posted a statement online saying the girl had left home on 11 August.
It was not known on Saturday if Sheerer had retained an attorney. A telephone number for him could not be located. Authorities have said police went to the home in Barnegat and the person answering the door initially did not want to reveal Chelsea’s presence. Police said they told the occupant they would not leave until she came out; she then appeared and willingly left with police.
Sheerer’s arrest came several hours after authorities had obtained the girl’s cellphone with her mother’s consent, prosecutors said. They allegedly found “inappropriate communications” that had occurred over the last several weeks between Sheerer and the minor.
Authorities seized a computer and other digital equipment at Sheerer’s home when they executed a search warrant, but did not disclose further details.
It was not known Saturday if Sheerer had retained an attorney and a telephone number for him could not be located. His bail was set at $40,000 cash, and he faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, authorities said.