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Falcons' James Pearce arrested on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated stalking
- Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and fleeing police.
- Pearce allegedly fled when officers were called to a domestic dispute and then crashed his vehicle during the police pursuit.
- Pearce was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center; bond has not yet been set.
- The Falcons drafted Pearce with the 26th overall pick last year and he posted a strong rookie season with 10.5 sacks.
- The incident could lead to league discipline under the NFL personal conduct policy.
- The report came as NBC Sports Pro Football Talk provided ongoing NFL coverage and analysis.
- Pearce finished third in defensive rookie of the year voting during his rookie season.
- The Falcons traded up to secure Pearce in the first round a year ago.
- Pearce is expected to face the NFL’s personal conduct policy review in addition to the criminal charges.
- The NBC Sports Pro Football Talk site lists Pearce among recent top stories and updates.
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