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Falcons Rookie Charged with Aggravated Battery, Fleeing Police

3/14/2026

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James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons rookie, is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, and resisting arrest.
The charges stem from a February 7 incident with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson.
Pearce allegedly followed Jackson and rammed her vehicle at a police station.
He fled the scene and was apprehended after crashing his car.
Jackson filed a protective order, and a permanent injunction hearing is set for April 21.

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Story summary

James Pearce Jr., Atlanta Falcons rookie, is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, and resisting arrest.
The charges stem from a February 7 incident with his ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson.
Pearce allegedly followed Jackson and rammed her vehicle at a police station.
He fled the scene and was apprehended after crashing his car.
Jackson filed a protective order, and a permanent injunction hearing is set for April 21.