Man Sentenced to 10 Years After Struggling With Central Georgia Technical College Campus Officers, Seizing Taser

MACON, Ga. – A Central Georgia man who had been given First Offender status following an aggravated assault case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after authorities said he violently resisted arrest on a college campus and briefly wrestled a Taser away from an officer.

Terrell Williams pleaded guilty on April 29, 2026, to Possession of a Firearm by a First Offender Probationer, Willful Obstruction of an Officer and Removal of a Weapon from a Public Official.

Williams was sentenced to 10 years in the Georgia Department of Corrections, and his First Offender status was permanently revoked.

The case stems from an Oct. 20, 2025, confrontation at Central Georgia Technical College. Williams, who was 23 at the time, was called to the school’s front office in connection with an outstanding probation warrant.

When campus law enforcement officers attempted to arrest him, Williams physically resisted, leading to a prolonged struggle.

Officers deployed a Taser twice, but authorities said neither deployment was successful in subduing Williams. During the confrontation, Williams managed to briefly wrestle the Taser away from an officer before law enforcement regained control of the weapon.

After several minutes of resistance, officers were able to place Williams in handcuffs.

At the time, Williams was serving First Offender probation for Aggravated Assault and multiple counts of Reckless Conduct. As part of his probation, he had been prohibited from possessing firearms.

Williams’ guilty plea also constituted an admission that he violated the terms of his probation.

Under Georgia’s First Offender program, eligible defendants can potentially avoid having a formal conviction entered against them if they successfully complete their sentence. The court’s decision to revoke Williams’ status eliminated that opportunity in his case.

“First Offender status is a privilege, not a right,” District Attorney Anita Howard said. “It is extended to individuals who demonstrate a genuine commitment to turning their lives around.”

Howard said the campus officers “showed tremendous courage in a dangerous situation” and said the sentence reflected the seriousness of Williams’ actions.

Williams will serve his sentence in the Georgia Department of Corrections.