Boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested Saturday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony criminal damage to property, according to Beverly Hills police.
Lt. Chris Coulter said hotel representatives initially estimated Garcia caused more than $15,000 in damages.
Under California law, vandalism can be a felony if the damage exceeds $400.
Police responded to a call from the hotel, arrested Garcia at about 8:45 p.m. ET and took him to the police station, Coulter said.
Coulter said Garcia, 25, had “health issues” and was taken to a hospital, where he has since been released. Coulter said he did not have any further information about the health issues.
Garcia will be notified of his court date and the case will be presented to the district attorney's office, which will decide whether to file formal charges, Coulter said. Coulter said he did not know the court date.
Garcia's arrest comes at a turbulent time for him, who is facing a possible suspension after testing positive for a banned substance the day before and the day of his April 20 fight against Devin Haney.
Garcia had exhibited erratic behavior in the weeks leading up to the bout, which he won by majority decision.
Golden Boy Promotions, which represents Garcia, did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
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