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Falcons Rookie James Pearce Jr. Arrested in Miami After Police Pursuit

Booking records list multiple felony counts in a case the Falcons say they are reviewing.

Overview

  • Doral police say the arrest followed a reported domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
  • Authorities report Pearce fled officers, crashed his vehicle, and was taken into custody Saturday.
  • Jail records list two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated stalking.
  • Additional counts include hit-and-run, assault on an officer, and resisting an officer without violence.
  • Bail for the charges had not been set, and neither Pearce nor an attorney had issued a statement.