In a major update in the ongoing investigation into the shocking death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, a woman who allegedly sold drugs to the 19-year-old, has been arrested. According to the New York Post, the woman known as the “Percocet Princess” The alleged drug dealer’s real name is Sofia Haley Marks.
Per the report, Sofia was arrested on Thursday during an undercover sting operation conducted by the NYPD, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security. Reportedly, she has been federally charged with the distribution of narcotics.
On July 2, Leandro was found dead in his Financial District apartment in New York City. His death was discovered by a friend who hadn’t heard from him for a few days and went to check in on him. Law enforcement authorities had found drugs and drug paraphernalia near Leandro’s body.