Boxer Ryan Garcia, known for his impressive record in the ring, recently found himself in legal trouble. On June 8, 2024, the Beverly Hills Police Department arrested Garcia on a felony vandalism charge at a hotel.
Officers responded to a call about an “intoxicated person” at the hotel. The intoxicated individual was identified as Ryan Garcia. Hotel management reported damage caused by Garcia to a guest room and the hotel hallway.
Beverly Hills Police Department issued a statement to TMZ 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.
“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.”
Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested last night (6/8) in Beverly Hills after "predicting" 3 months ago something bad would happen to him on June 8.
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Ryan Garcia’s Legal Team Tries To Justify The Situation
Following the investigation, Garcia was arrested for property damage. He was taken to a local hospital for medical care. Garcia’s attorney, Darin T. Chavez, emphasized that this arrest occurred during an “extraordinarily challenging time” for Ryan.
Recent reports suggested that Garcia’s mother was struggling with her health, adding emotional strain to the situation. Chavez urged respect for Garcia’s privacy and highlighted the boxer’s openness about mental health struggles.
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