DORAL, Fla. -- Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce, Jr. has been arrested Saturday after a domestic dispute with a woman who was confirmed to be Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, according to Local 10 News.
"Officers were initially dispatched to DPD headquarters for a reported dispute between a male and female.
Police said Pearce, 22, fled the scene and later crashed at Northwest 103rd Avenue and 66th Street before being placed in handcuffs.
Lopez confirmed with Local 10 News that the woman in the dispute was WNBA star Rickea Jackson.
Jail records show Pearce is facing charges two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and one count each of aggravated stalking and fleeing or eluding police with lights or siren.
Pearce was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with his bond yet to be set.
He was picked in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2025 NFL Draft."
The Falcons have since released a statement to Local 10 News.
“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.”
As of this writing, no other information has been released concerning this incident.
Jackson has been in Miami since January as she is playing in the Women's 3x3 winter league, Unrivaled.