Executive Summary
- Terell Williamson was convicted of murder, armed robbery, and other felonies for a February 2023 crime spree.
- The jury found Williamson intentionally struck and killed John Pollard Jr. with a vehicle.
- The defendant was apprehended after carjacking a delivery driver and being tracked via GPS.
- Sentencing is scheduled for April 2 in Marion County.
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis jury has convicted Terell Williamson of murder and multiple felonies stemming from a chaotic two-day crime spree in February 2023 that resulted in the death of 47-year-old John Pollard Jr. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the verdict on Thursday, confirming that Williamson was also found guilty of armed robbery, intimidation, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.
According to court filings and police reports, the sequence of violent events began on February 11, 2023, near the intersection of 16th Street and Capitol Avenue. Witnesses observed a silver SUV driving recklessly before it swerved onto a curb, striking Pollard. Investigators later determined that the collision was intentional, following a verbal altercation between Williamson and the victim near 16th and Meridian streets.
Prosecutorial evidence presented during the trial indicated that shortly after the fatal hit-and-run, Williamson contacted his girlfriend, admitting to the homicide and issuing threats against her family. Police records state that Williamson later caused a disturbance at his mother’s residence on Ruckle Street, where he struggled with her before stealing her vehicle. Authorities located the vehicle abandoned and running at a gas station on 38th Street shortly thereafter.
The spree concluded approximately 14 hours later when Williamson carjacked a pizza delivery driver in downtown Indianapolis. Prosecutors stated he brandished a firearm and took the delivery vehicle. Law enforcement utilized the car’s GPS tracking system to locate Williamson at a home on South Addison Street, where he was taken into custody.
Judicial Conclusiveness and Community Safety
The conviction of Williamson on a broad array of charges, including status as a serious violent felon, underscores the judicial system’s response to escalating criminal behavior that endangers public safety. By securing a guilty verdict for murder alongside robbery and intimidation charges, the prosecution has ensured that the defendant faces significant penalties commensurate with the multi-day threat posed to the community. Williamson’s sentencing is scheduled for April 2, marking the final procedural step in this case.
It is important to note that while all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, this presumption has now been resolved by the jury’s verdict convicting Williamson of the charges.
