Washington, Apr 6 : Veteran actress Farrah Fawcett's son has been arrested for possessing drugs during a local jail visit.

Redmond O'Neal, whose father is actor Ryan O''Neal, was leaving a local jail after dropping off two friends, who were visiting an inmate there, when he had to undergo a routine security check.

The 24-year-old had reportedly admitted possessing drugs.

According to TMZ. com, the cops have arrested him on charges of possessing a controlled substance, and bringing narcotics into a secured jail facility.

He remains behind bars after his bail was set at 25,000 dollars, reports Contactmusic.

Meanwhile, Fawcett, who has been fighting cancer for almost three years, has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital.

According to sources, the 62-year-old former star of `Charlie''s Angels' is critical but stable. They also say that she is unconscious and has been hospitalised for days. (ANI)