"Booking records indicate Pearce faces two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He has also been charged with one count each of aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren. According to Pablo Hernandez of WPLG Local 10 News, Pearce was arrested after crashing his car while fleeing police. Doral Police was dispatched to a dispute involving one man and one woman. Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez stated the woman in question was WNBA player Rickea Jackson."
"The Falcons made a concerted effort to boost their pass rush during the opening round of the 2025 draft. After selecting Jalon Walker 15th overall, Atlanta traded back into the Day 1 order and added Pearce with pick No. 26. The arrival of both players proved highly impactful in upgrading the Falcons' production along the edge. Pearce, 22, collected 10.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2025. Those totals helped him finish third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting."
James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Doral, Florida and booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Booking records list two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, plus aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren. Police say Pearce crashed his car while fleeing after an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson and that he intentionally struck Jackson's vehicle with his Lamborghini to prevent her from reaching a police station. Pearce fled prior to crashing and was detained. The Falcons acknowledged awareness and declined further comment. Pearce recorded 10.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2025, finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Bond and an arrest report remain unavailable.
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