Gavin Nichols, the 18-year-old son of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, was arrested Saturday, jail records show.
Nichols faces charges of public intoxication and having a false identification.
Jail records indicate Gavin Nichols was released the same day.
Mayor Nichols acknowledged the arrest in a social media post.
“The greatest joy of my life is being a parent. Since the day he arrived, Gavin has been the source of great pride. Last night, he made a mistake and in our family we take accountability for mistakes. His mother and I will, as we always have, be right here to support him through all the ups and downs,” Mayor Nichols wrote. “Due to my public role, I recognize we don’t get the benefit of level of privacy afforded to most, so I ask that you be delicate in your judgement. He’s a good kid, he made a mistake, but he will be better for it and I love him through it all. He remains the best part of me,” Nichols said.
Mayor Nichols said he would not have any further comment.
