Mammoth Lakes Police Department

05/29/2026

Reminder! The Sawmill Cutoff Road closure to Shady Rest Park begins Monday, June 1. The ONLY WEEKDAY ACCESS to Shady Rest Park for all vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists will be through the unpaved portion of Sawmill Road near the junction of US 395 and Hwy 203. See detour map.

The paved portion of Sawmill Cutoff, in addition to the Multi-Use Path and other access roads, will be CLOSED weekdays from June 1-19 at Old Shady Rest Campground.

Additional Park closures also go into place beginning June 1.

Please visit https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1416/Shady-Rest-Park---Summer-2026-Closures or scan the QR code for more information.

These closures are part of forest health and fuels reduction work taking place around Mammoth Lakes this season as part of the Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resiliency Project (ESCCRP).

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Please join us at our upcoming "MLPD/MCSO Explorer Post 7880 Open House and Recruitment Night" on June 10, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 pm at 58 Thompsons Way. All Eastern Sierra Law Enforcement Agencies will be in attendance with lots of fun information, equipment demonstrations, food, and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Smoke from the Sunny Slopes area is currently visible from Highway 395.

Inyo National Forest continues prescribed fires

Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work

(Bishop, CA, May 18, 2026)— Inyo National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday, pending all required approvals. Crews will be igniting a project area located near Sunny Slopes and the Owens Gorge Rd. We estimate this work to be completed by the end of the week as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:

• Casa Diablo RX (375 Acres)

Smoke from this prescribed burn may be seen from Highway 395, Crowley Lake area, Sunny Slopes, and Toms Place.

Residents and visitors may experience smoke during the prescribed burn. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, and social media channels. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.

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05/15/2026

Please take a moment to welcome our new Community Service Officer Nancy Vargas! CSO Vargas was born in Bishop and grew up in Mammoth Lakes. She moved to Las Vegas in 2004 but returned to Mammoth Lakes in 2019 to work in healthcare and to get back to nature. CSO Vargas is just beginning her journey with law enforcement and will be sent to specialized training courses within the next few months. These include Report Writing and Traffic Collision Investigation courses, which will greatly assist officers in the field in addition to the community. Thank you for your service to the Town!

05/14/2026

On Wednesday, May 13th, at approximately 01:23 am, MLPD Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1600 block of Majestic Pines Drive. The victim was contacted at the scene and transported to Mammoth Hospital in stable condition. Subsequent investigation by MLPD, with assistance from the Mono County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol, led to the arrest of two individuals this afternoon for their involvement in the incident. There is currently no threat to the public and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Mammoth Lakes Police Department.

05/12/2026

04/16/2026

On April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:40pm, Officers responded to Tyrol Lane for reports of assault. Upon arrival, one stabbing victim was located and transported to Mammoth Hospital. The victim was later flown out for higher care and remains in critical condition. One suspect was arrested and Officers are currently on scene processing evidence. There is no threat to the community.

04/09/2026

This handsome guy was found at Canyon Lodge . He is able to be claimed the Whitmore Animal Shelter 760-935-4734

Mono County Animal Services - 2.0