SEATTLE – When it rains, it pours. That’s currently the case for the ever-controversial Mexican-American boxer Ryan Garcia, who has once again made headlines, and not because of his athletic skills.
Garcia, 25, was arrested Saturday, June 8, for misdemeanor vandalism at a Beverly Hills hotel, with the establishment accusing him of causing an estimated $15,000 in damage according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
Garcia was arrested around 5:45 p.m. after the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills called police and accused him of causing damage to a guest room and a hallway at the hotel. After his arrest, Garcia was taken to a local hospital for undisclosed medical care.
“It was determined that Mr. Garcia was a registered guest of the hotel and had caused damage to a guest room and the hotel hallway,” Lt. Andrew Myers said in a statement. “The hotel management has requested the arrest of Mr. Garcia for property damage.”
Following his arrest, Garcia used his social media account on X to give his account of the incident, comparing himself to pop star Britney Spears. He also drew a comparison between his circumstances and Donald Trump’s legal troubles, posting another tweet that read “Free Ryan.”
But according to TMZ, this wasn’t the first time Garcia caused trouble at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The news outlet reported that Garcia had another incident earlier last week, when authorities responded to a call for a welfare check after one of Garcia’s relatives said the boxer needed help.
TMZ has obtained a video showing Garcia being led out of the hotel in handcuffs.
Garcia’s attorney, Darin T. Chavez, said in a statement that the arrest occurred “at an extremely challenging time for Ryan as he grapples with devastating news regarding his mother’s health.”
He added that Garcia is dealing with “a huge emotional burden” and said the fighter’s team is working hard to provide him with the resources he needs.
Garcia’s arrest is the latest chapter in the fighter’s troubles outside the ring. He may be suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission after testing positive for a banned substance following his victory against Devin Haney on April 20.
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Mexican-American boxer, Asael “Ace” Villa, has been arrested and charged with vandalism after allegedly damaging property in the Downey area of Los Angeles County. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM. According to police reports, Villa was observed by a witness allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a wall in the 9000 block of Tweedy Boulevard. It is alleged that the graffiti included offensive and vulgar language. Upon arrival, officers identified Villa as the suspect and placed him under arrest. He was later booked into a local jail on charges of felony vandalism, with bail set at $20,000. Villa, 29, is a professional boxer with a record of 12 wins and 5 losses. He has fought in several notable bouts, including a 2018 match against former world champion José Pedraza. The arrest has come as a shock to Villa’s fans and members of the boxing community. He is known for his aggressive fighting style and has been praised for his dedication to the sport. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Villa is scheduled to appear in court on July 20, 2023, for a bail hearing and arraignment. No further details have been released at this time.
