Haley Joel Osment, best known for his breakout role in The Sixth Sense, is facing possible charges after an arrest in California earlier this month. The 37-year-old actor was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday, April 8, while visiting Mammoth Lakes — a popular ski destination in the Eastern Sierra region.
According to TMZ, police were called to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area just before 2 p.m. after reports came in about a possibly intoxicated individual. When officers arrived on the scene, ski patrol had already detained Osment.
The actor was then arrested for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked but later released, and it’s now up to the district attorney to decide whether formal charges will be filed.
So far, no official statement has been released from Osment or his representatives.
The arrest comes at a particularly busy time in Osment’s career. Just a little over a week before the incident, he was in Los Angeles attending a press event for the second season of Poker Face, the hit series created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne. Osment is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of the show.
And that’s not his only upcoming project. He’s also set to appear in a TV series adaptation of the 1989 cult comedy The ’Burbs, this time starring alongside Keke Palmer. The show has already generated buzz for its modern spin on the dark suburban satire, and Osment’s involvement adds some nostalgic star power to the cast.
While his latest run-in with the law is certainly a hiccup, Osment has mostly stayed under the radar in recent years, carving out a steady career with character roles in both indie films and TV. He’s also known for his appearances in shows like The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows, and Future Man, where he’s shown off a knack for comedy and quirky roles.
But this week’s news has raised some eyebrows, particularly as details around the arrest are still scarce. As of now, there’s no confirmation on what substance was allegedly involved in the possession charge, or what exactly led to the initial call for police.
If the district attorney chooses to move forward with charges, Osment could face fines or even jail time, depending on how the case unfolds. But in many instances, first-time offenders in similar situations may be eligible for diversion programs or lighter sentencing — especially if no harm was caused to others.
