Law Enforcement Pursuit Ends in Crash and Arrest in Front of School
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
April 30, 2026
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. At approximately 11:15 a.m., law enforcement attempted to conduct a traffic stop in Summerdale, but the driver fled engaging in a pursuit.
A vehicle pursuit ended in front of Central Baldwin Middle School, where deputies conducted a successful PIT maneuver (The Precision Immobilization Technique) to stop the vehicle and prevent further risk to the public.
In doing so, the vehicle flipped onto its side and the driver was taken into custody without further incident.
Because the vehicle came to a stop on school grounds, the campus was briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution while deputies secured the area.
The suspect did not attempt to enter the school, and there was no direct threat to students or staff.
The sheriff’s School Resource Unit worked quickly with school administrators to implement safety protocols. The lockdown was lifted shortly after the suspect was taken into custody and the scene was secure.
The suspect, identified as Terrell L. Cargill has been charged with:
Obstructing Police- Attempting to Elude Police
Drug Trafficking
Reckless Endangerment
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Drug Paraphernalia-1st Offense
Cargill is currently being held at the Baldwin County Detention Center.
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