Police Arrest Actor at Mammoth Mountain Resort

Former child star Haley Joel Osment, known for seeing “dead people” in “The Sixth Sense,” was arrested at California’s Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance, adding another chapter to his history of legal troubles.

Key Takeaways

Haley Joel Osment was arrested on April 8, 2025, at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance.
Ski patrol detained Osment as an “unruly skier” until local police arrived to make the arrest.
This incident follows previous legal troubles including a 2006 DUI charge that resulted in probation and mandatory alcohol rehabilitation.
Osment was booked and released from custody while the Mono County district attorney decides whether to pursue prosecution.
The actor recently lost his Altadena home in the Los Angeles firestorms and is reportedly battling with his insurance company.

The Arrest at Mammoth Mountain

On April 8, 2025, actor Haley Joel Osment was arrested at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in California. According to multiple sources, ski patrol initially detained Osment after he was identified as an “unruly skier” at the popular resort. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department responded to the scene and took Osment into custody on charges of public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance. The substance reportedly found in Osment’s possession is currently being tested in a laboratory to determine its nature.

Sergeant Jason Heilman with the Mammoth Lakes Police Department confirmed the incident to reporters. “He was booked and is no longer in custody,” Sergeant Heilman stated. The Mono County Sheriff’s Office also verified the arrest, adding that the county’s district attorney will determine whether to move forward with prosecution. This marks another public legal issue for the actor who first gained fame as a child star in the late 1990s.

A History of Legal Troubles

This incident is not Osment’s first brush with law enforcement. In 2006, the actor pled no contest to driving under the influence and marijuana possession after a serious car accident. That case resulted in three years of probation, mandatory alcohol rehabilitation, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and a fine. According to reports, Osment was also involved in another incident at McCarran International Airport in 2018, though details of that occurrence remain limited in public records.

TMZ first reported the news of Osment’s arrest, which was later confirmed by law enforcement officials. The circumstances leading up to the arrest remain somewhat unclear, but witnesses report that Osment’s behavior at the ski resort was disruptive enough to warrant intervention by resort staff before police arrived on the scene. The incident has reignited public interest in the 37-year-old actor’s personal struggles.

'The Sixth Sense' star Haley Joel Osment was arrested for public intoxication in the California resort town Mammoth Lakes last week, months after losing his home in the Eaton Fire. https://t.co/4AWmw8qYPV

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) April 17, 2025

Personal Challenges and Recent Losses

Complicating Osment’s situation are recent personal hardships. According to multiple reports, the actor lost his Altadena home during the devastating Los Angeles firestorms earlier this year. Sources familiar with the situation say he “lost everything” and is currently facing challenges with his insurance company regarding coverage for the destruction. His sister, Emily Osment, also an actor, confirmed the family’s loss in a public statement.

“It’s been an extremely difficult month. Thank you to everyone that has reached out to my family in the wake of the fires,” Emily Osment wrote.

Despite these personal and legal difficulties, Osment has maintained an active career in Hollywood. He recently appeared in the film “Blink Twice,” directed by Zoë Kravitz, and is scheduled to appear in the second season of “Poker Face.” His resume includes roles in popular series like “Entourage,” “Teachers,” and “The Boys,” demonstrating his versatility as an actor beyond his childhood fame.

Challenging Public Perception

Throughout his adult career, Osment has made deliberate choices to take on unexpected roles that challenge public expectations of him as a former child star. In previous interviews, he has expressed his approach to selecting diverse and sometimes unconventional parts. “I’ve done some really off-the-wall stuff, and stuff that people might not expect,” Osment has stated. “That’s one way to work through people’s expectations of you.”

As the legal process unfolds following this latest incident, many fans have expressed both concern and support for the actor on social media. The Mono County district attorney’s office has not yet announced whether they will pursue formal charges against Osment related to the April 8 arrest. Representatives for Osment have not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.