BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KTLA) — Boxing star Ryan Garcia was reportedly arrested at a Beverly Hills hotel Saturday for alleged felony vandalism.
Garcia, 25, was at the Waldorf Astoria where he allegedly caused an estimated $15,000 in damages, according to TMZ.
Beverly Hills police arrived at the hotel around 5:45 p.m. after the boxer reportedly damaged property at the hotel, including in his room and a hallway.
Once officers arrived, the hotel decided to press charges.
Photos obtained by witnesses showed Garcia being led to a patrol car while shirtless and wearing a black motorcycle helmet.
Garcia was taken into custody by police and booked on suspicion of felony vandalism. He was later released Saturday night.
It’s unclear what led up to the situation, but Darin Chavez, Garcia’s attorney, told TMZ the boxer was taken “to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment and to our knowledge, may be charged with public intoxication.”
In a separate statement to ESPN, Chavez said the incident comes at “an extraordinarily challenging time for Ryan, as he has been grappling with devastating news regarding his mother’s health.” He continued, saying they are “working diligently” to provide Garcia “with the resources he needs.”
Ryan Garcia is announced before a super lightweight boxing match against Devin Haney Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. Garcia won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) 
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Ryan Garcia in action during a media workout at World Class Boxing Gym on April 09, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 18: Ryan Garcia speaks during a press conference at Barclays Center on April 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) 
Devin Haney, right, punches Ryan Garcia during the fifth round of a super lightweight boxing match Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. Garcia won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 19: Ryan Garcia looks on during a weigh-in at Barclays Center on April 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) 
Ryan Garcia celebrates after defeating Javier Fortuna during the sixth round of a lightweight boxing match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) 
Ryan Garcia, left, and Javier Fortuna exchange punches during a lightweight boxing match Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Garcia currently faces suspension from the New York Athletic Commission after he tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine before his upset victory over Devin Haney in April.
ESPN reported that Garcia tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Ostarine the day before and the day of the April 20 fight, citing a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association letter.
Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator and its use can stimulate muscle growth. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Garcia emphatically denied that he broke the rules in a video posted on X.
“I’ve never taken a steroid in my life,” Garcia said. “I don’t even know where to get steroids. At the end of the day, I barely take supplements.”
Garcia’s victory could be overturned if the positive drug test is confirmed.
No further details on the Beverly Hills incident were released.
