Boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested on a felony vandalism cost in California for allegedly inflicting injury to a lodge in Beverly Hills.
In a press release to PEOPLE, the Beverly Hills Police Division confirmed officers arrested Garcia, 25, on Saturday, June 8, after receiving a name about an “intoxicated particular person” on the Waldorf Astoria lodge on Wilshire Boulevard.
“Throughout the investigation, the intoxicated particular person was recognized as Ryan Garcia,” Lt. Andrew Myers informed PEOPLE within the assertion.
“Upon acquiring statements from the lodge administration, it was decided that Mr. Garcia was a registered visitor of the lodge and had precipitated injury to a visitor room and the hallway of the lodge,” Myers added.
After lodge administration requested his arrest for property injury, Garcia was arrested and brought to an area hospital for medical care, Myers stated.
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A video obtained by TMZ allegedly exhibits Garcia — who took residence the WBC interim light-weight title in 2021 — being led out of the lodge in handcuffs, as he wore a motorcycle helmet that coated his face.
The outlet previously reported that Garcia had one other incident on the lodge earlier this week, when authorities had been reportedly referred to as for a welfare test after one in every of his family members stated Garcia wanted help.
Garcia’s lawyer, Darin T. Chavez, informed PEOPLE in a press release that the arrest got here at an “terribly difficult time for Ryan,” following current reviews that his mom had been struggling along with her well being.
Boxing followers have speculated that she had been recognized with breast most cancers, following a series of posts on X (previously Twitter) from Garcia earlier this week. In a single put up, Garcia wrote, ”Breast most cancers is silly.”
His lawyer continued: “At first, we urge everybody to respect Ryan’s privateness throughout this tough interval. Ryan has been open about his struggles with psychological well being over time and presently he’s coping with an immense emotional burden. The assist and understanding from followers and the general public are essential as he navigates these private challenges.”
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“We’re working diligently to offer Ryan with the assets he wants,” Chavez added. “Our group is dedicated to making sure that he receives the suitable assist and care to deal with each his speedy and long-term well-being. We ask for continued assist and compassion as Ryan focuses on his household and his well being presently.”
The lodge, which has rooms and suites that may price 1000’s of {dollars} per evening, additionally confirmed the incident in a press release to PEOPLE, writing that it’s “cooperating absolutely with the native authorities.”
“The wellbeing, security and safety of our visitors are of paramount significance, and we proceed to make each effort to make sure all practices and requirements are consistent with strict security and safety requirements,” a Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills spokesperson stated.
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The information of the light-weight fighter’s arrest additionally comes at a tumultuous time in his skilled profession.
Simply after taking residence a non-title majority resolution win towards tremendous light-weight champion Devin Haney, Garcia examined constructive for a banned substance on April 20, based on USA TODAY.
Garcia reportedly faces a attainable suspension by the New York State Athletic Fee, per the outlet.
