Falcons Star Rookie Arrested After Domestic Dispute Turns Into Police Chase
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday in South Florida on multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking. The 23-year-old rookie sensation crashed his vehicle while fleeing police after a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson.
The promising young defender, who finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, now faces serious legal troubles that could derail his budding NFL career. Police reports show Pearce fled the scene of the domestic incident before crashing at Northwest 103rd Avenue and 66th Street in Doral, where officers took him into custody.
According to Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez, Pearce faces four serious charges: two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing and eluding police. The incident began as a domestic dispute involving Jackson, a rising star in women’s basketball.
Details of what transpired during the alleged domestic dispute remain unclear. However, the situation escalated to the point where Pearce chose to flee rather than remain at the scene. His decision to run from police ultimately led to additional charges when his vehicle crashed during the pursuit.
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