Ryan Garcia charged with vandalism
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been charged with one count of misdemeanor vandalism after he was arrested at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on June 8. If convicted, Garcia could potentially face up to one year in jail along with fines.
“While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows a blatant and unacceptable disregard for the safety and peace of our community,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said. “Our office will work to ensure the responsible individual is held accountable.”
Damages are estimated to be around $15,000 and Garcia scheduled for an arraignment on Aug. 7 at the airport courthouse in Los Angeles.
On Thursday, Ryan Garcia posted on X (formerly Twitter) stating “No way I’m going to jail.”
No way I’m going to jail
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) July 18, 2024
The charge against Garcia is a misdemeanor for “vandalism $400 or more in damage or destruction of property” and “it is further alleged that the amount of defacement, damage and destruction was $400 or more.”
Following Garcia’s arrest earlier this year, the Beverly Hills Police Department released a statement regarding the call received from the hotel that led to the boxer being detained.
“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 June. “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.”
