The renowned boxer Ryan Garcia found himself in police custody on Saturday following a call from the hotel where he was staying. The charge? Felony vandalism after causing $15,000 worth of property damages at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Police authorities were called from the hotel at 8:15 pm, and the boxer was later arrested while intoxicated. Garcia complained about having medical issues and was taken to the hospital, but he was released later on. On Sunday, the Beverly Hills police department issued a statement regarding the arrest.
“On June 8, 2024, at approximately 5:15 P.M., the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to 9850 Wilshire Blvd. [Waldorf Astoria] for an ‘intoxicated person’ call for service,” Beverly Hills police said in a statement sent to MMA Fighting. “ During the investigation, the intoxicated person was identified as Ryan Garcia. Upon obtaining statements from the hotel management, it was determined that Mr. Garcia was a registered guest of the hotel and had caused damage to a guest room and the hallway of the hotel. Hotel management requested the arrest of Mr. Garcia for property damage.
Ryan Garcia, a 25-year-old from Porter Ranch, California, was arrested for PC 594[b][1]-Felony vandalism and transported by the Beverly Hills Fire Department to a local hospital for medical care.”
The boxer’s lawyer, Darin Chavez, was on the scene and disclosed to ESPN that the athlete could face public intoxication charges.
“Ryan has been open about his struggles with mental health over the years, and, at this time he is dealing with an immense emotional burden. The support and understanding from fans and the public are crucial as he navigates these personal challenges.
“We are working diligently to provide Ryan with the resources he needs. Our team is committed to ensuring that he receives the appropriate help and care to address both his immediate and long-term well-being. We ask for continued support and compassion as Ryan focuses on his family and his health at his time.”
The boxer has had a rough couple of months from losing his mother and recently testing positive for a substance that may have his recent win against Devin Haney overturned.
