NFL Linebacker James Pearce Jr. Arrested in Doral, Florida: Details of Domestic Dispute and Police Chase

NFL Linebacker James Pearce Jr. Arrested in Doral, Florida: Details of Domestic Dispute and Police Chase

NFL linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Doral, Florida, following a domestic dispute and a subsequent police chase that ended in a crash. The incident began with a reported dispute between Pearce and WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Pearce, 23, attempted to flee the scene but crashed his vehicle before being apprehended by the police. He is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and fleeing or eluding police. Pearce, a first-round pick for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft, had an impressive rookie season with 10.5 sacks. Further details about the arrest are pending release by the Doral Police Department.