Ryan Garcia arrested for alleged damage to Beverly Hills hotel

Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested Saturday for vandalism after a Beverly Hills hotel accused him of causing an estimated $15,000 in damage, a watch commander for the Beverly Hills Police Department told ESPN. Beverly Hills.

Garcia, 25, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. after a driver who dropped him off at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills called police, according to police.

The hotel decided to file charges after police arrived, although the precise nature of the damage and Garcia's behavior were not immediately clear. After being booked into the Beverly Hills Police Department jail, police said Garcia complained of a medical issue and was later transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

Garcia's attorney, Darin Chavez, told ESPN that Garcia could also be charged with public intoxication.

In a statement released later Saturday, Chavez said the arrest came “at an extremely difficult time for Ryan as he grapples with devastating news regarding his mother's health.”

“Ryan has spoken openly about his mental health struggles over the years and, at this time, he is facing an immense emotional burden,” Chavez said in his statement. “The support and understanding of fans and the public is 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 he receives the help and appropriate care to deal with 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 this time.

Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) faces suspension from the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine ahead of his majority decision victory over Devin Haney in April in a major upset.

Garcia floored Haney three times, but was ineligible to win the WBC junior welterweight title after coming in 3.2 pounds overweight.

A decision will soon be made by the commission and his victory could be annulled.