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New details surface in James Pearce Jr arrest as police allege repeated Lamborghini collisions involving WNBA star Rickea Jackson (Image via Getty)
James Pearce Jr is now at the center of a serious legal storm, and it could change his future in the NFL. According to police records, the rookie linebacker was arrested in Florida after an early morning incident involving his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Officers say the situation turned dangerous within minutes and ended with a police chase, a crash, and multiple charges. James Pearce Jr was taken into custody on Saturday morning in Doral, Florida. He was later released on a $20,500 bond. The charges include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing police. The case has drawn wide attention because of the people involved and the alarming details described by officers. The police report, first reported by ESPN, claims the incident happened shortly after the two ended a long-term relationship.
What followed, according to authorities, was a frightening chain of events that unfolded on public roads and right outside a police station.
James Pearce Jr and Rickea Jackson incident details from Doral Police report
The report states that around 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Rickea Jackson noticed a Lamborghini SUV behind her as she entered her neighborhood. Police say the vehicle belonged to Pearce Jr. When Jackson stopped at a red light, officers allege that Pearce Jr got out of his car and tried to open her driver’s side door.Police say Jackson drove away and called 911 while heading toward the Doral Police Department. During that drive, officers allege Pearce Jr hit the back of her car.
The report further claims that when Jackson tried to enter the police station, Pearce Jr blocked her path. As she reversed to escape, police say he intentionally crashed into her car head-on.A separate police account says officers arrived and ordered Pearce Jr to the ground. One officer reportedly drew a gun. Police say Pearce Jr got back into his vehicle instead. When officers tried to pull him out, he allegedly drove off and struck an officer in the knee.After a chase, police say Pearce Jr crashed near Northwest 102nd Path and 65th Lane. Officers report that he tried to run but was caught shortly after. The report adds that he resisted arrest before being taken into custody.A judge has ordered James Pearce Jr to have no contact with Rickea Jackson. Jackson plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA.The Atlanta Falcons released a statement Saturday night saying, “We are aware of an incident involving James Pearce Jr in Miami. We are in the process of gathering more information and will not have any further comment on an open legal matter at this time.”James Pearce Jr had just completed a strong rookie season and finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, his legal case is ongoing.

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