Ryan Garcia arrested for allegedly damaging a Beverly Hills hotel

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

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

The hotel decided to press charges when police arrived, although the exact nature of the damage and Garcia’s behavior were not immediately clear. After being booked into the Beverly Hills Police Department’s jail, Garcia complained of a medical issue, according to police, and was subsequently transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

Garcia’s attorney, Darin Chavez, told ESPN that Garcia may also face public intoxication charges.

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

“Ryan has spoken openly about his mental health struggles over the years and currently he is dealing with immense emotional distress,” Chavez said in his statement. “The support and understanding of fans and the public is critical 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 appropriate help and care to ensure both his immediate and long-term well-being. We ask for your continued support and compassion as Ryan focuses on his family and his health at this time.”

Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) is facing a suspension from the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for the banned substance Ostarine ahead of his surprise win over Devin Haney in April.

Garcia knocked Haney down three times, but was not allowed to win the WBC light welterweight title because he was 3.2 pounds overweight.

A decision by the Commission is pending and his victory could be annulled.