Alabama Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Meth Toss in Florida

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On March 31, 2026, deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff's Office in Florida attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a van driven by David McCormick of Geneva, Alabama. McCormick refused to stop, accelerating and passing other vehicles illegally before eventually coming to a halt at the state line. During the pursuit, McCormick admitted to throwing methamphetamine from the vehicle, which deputies were able to recover.

Why it matters

High-speed pursuits and the disposal of illegal drugs pose serious risks to public safety. This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who flee, as well as the ongoing battle against the distribution and use of methamphetamine in the region.

The details

According to authorities, the pursuit began when deputies tried to pull over McCormick's van on Highway 2A. Instead of stopping, McCormick accelerated, passing other vehicles in a no-passing zone. The chase continued northbound, with McCormick running a stop sign at the intersection of Highways 185 and 2A before finally coming to a stop at the Alabama state line on Highway 185. Once stopped, McCormick admitted to throwing methamphetamine from the vehicle during the pursuit, which deputies were able to recover.

• The incident occurred on March 31, 2026.
• The pursuit began when deputies attempted a traffic stop on Highway 2A.

What’s next

McCormick is being held in the Holmes County Jail and is expected to face charges of fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, tampering with evidence, and possession of methamphetamine.