CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 20-year-old grandson of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is charged with illegally possessing a gun.

Frank Q. Jackson Jr. is charged with felony carrying a concealed weapon. Jackson appeared in court Monday in a Cleveland Cavaliers T-shirt with his attorney Sydney Saffold.

Saffold said in court while arguing for a low bond that Jackson has worked for the city's sewer department for about eight months and pointed out that a conviction on the fourth-degree felony charge would likely result in a probation sentence.

"He does have very strong family support," Saffold said. "He's a lifelong Cleveland resident. He has strong ties to the community and is anxious to resolve this matter."

Cleveland Municipal Judge Lauren Moore ordered Jackson released on a personal bond.

Jackson about 4:30 p.m. Friday was the passenger of a 2001 Ford F150 that was blocking traffic in the 4200 block of Green Court, according to court records. The 17-year-old driver did not have a valid license, court records say.

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority officers pulled up behind the truck and Jackson jumped, according to court records. Officers reported finding a .40-caliber bullet and loose marijuana on the floor behind where Jackson was sitting, court records say.

The officers asked Jackson if he had anything illegal with him and he replied: "Yeah, I have a clip in my pocket," according to court records.

Officers had the car towed and found a .40-caliber Glock in the center console of the car, according to court records.

The 17-year-old driver was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon, improperly handling a gun in a car, assault on a police officer and escape, according to Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court records.

Jackson has previously been cited for illegally riding his dirt bike on city streets. This is the first time he's been charged in a felony case.

A spokesman for Mayor Frank Jackson did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

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