Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son, Redmond, were arrested and charged with possessing methamphetamine on Wednesday following a search of their home, officials said.

They were taken into custody at their home in Malibu after a predawn check by officers, said Sgt. Diane Hecht, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The sweep of the home stemmed from a probation case involving Redmond O'Neal, 23, said Kerri Webb, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Probation Department.

Redmond O'Neal pleaded guilty in June to driving under the influence and possession of heroin and methamphetamine, said Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. He avoided time in prison in exchange for starting a drug treatment program and was sentenced to three years' probation.

Ryan O'Neal and his son were booked on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and released on $10,000 bail each, authorities said.