Legendary comedian, 70, arrested on suspicion of drug possession at LA restaurant
He was arrested on Monday after officers searched the vehicle and allegedly found Xanax, as well as what they suspected was fentanyl, police told NBC4 Los Angeles.
Police said Rodriguez denied that the drugs reportedly discovered during his latest arrest belonged to him.
This comes after the 70-year-old comic was arrested in March for drug possession, though he also denied at the time that the drugs belonged to him.
The Daily Mail has contacted Rodriguez's representatives to request comment but hasn't yet received a response.
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