Haley Joel Osment, the renowned actor, may soon face criminal charges. Earlier this month, he was arrested at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California. The incident occurred on April 8 when authorities received a call just before 2 p.m. reporting an allegedly intoxicated individual on the resort grounds.
Upon arriving at the scene, ski patrol officers were already attending to Osment. Law enforcement subsequently arrested him for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. The substance has been sent to a lab for analysis to determine its specific nature.
Osment was booked and later released pending a decision from the Mono County District Attorney. The decision will determine whether to pursue charges against him.
Sources close to Osment suggest that he has been under significant stress in recent months. He reportedly lost his home and belongings in the Altadena wildfire and has been facing ongoing difficulties with his insurance provider. A recent claim denial for a replacement residence has added to his challenges.
This is not Osment’s first brush with alcohol-related legal issues. In 2006, he was involved in a serious crash while driving under the influence. The incident resulted in shoulder and rib injuries when his vehicle struck a brick pillar. Osment later pleaded no contest to charges of DUI and marijuana possession. He received a sentence that included three years’ probation, alcohol rehabilitation, mandatory AA meetings, and a $1,500 fine.
As of now, the Mono County District Attorney’s Office has not made a formal announcement regarding prosecution against Osment.
