Update: In Custody 

November 27, 2025 – Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report that an arrest of wanted suspect Michael “Cosmo” May has been made.

We could call it: Operation Turkey, with a Side of Jail time.

While delivering Thanksgiving meals in the Midpines area, deputies located Michael “Cosmo” May on Colorado Road.

He was taken into custody and booked into the Mariposa County Jail.

May has had an active warrant for Attempted Murder since September 10^th.

We’re proud of our deputies for serving both the community and the mission.

Source & photo: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office

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