Overview
- Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20 walking into heavily wooded terrain near his Appalachia, Virginia, home while carrying a firearm.
- Virginia State Police obtained 10 felony warrants on Nov. 24, charging him with five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor.
- The U.S. Marshals Service warned he may be armed and is offering up to $5,000 for information, directing tips to 911, Virginia State Police or 1-877-WANTED2.
- State and federal teams are conducting searches with K-9 units, drones and helicopters across rugged mountain terrain, and the family has organized independent search efforts.
- Wise County Public Schools says the charged staff member remains on administrative leave with no access to students, and authorities have not said whether any alleged victims are connected to Union High.