Overview
- Virginia State Police say warrants obtained Monday charge Turner with five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor.
- Turner disappeared on November 20 as investigators headed to speak with him and is now considered a fugitive; he was described as wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and glasses.
- Search teams using drones, police dogs and rescue units have concentrated on wooded areas near his Appalachia, Virginia, home in difficult terrain.
- Wise County Public Schools placed a staff member on administrative leave and says the individual is barred from school property or contact with students; Turner is also listed as a physical education teacher.
- The undefeated Union High team has advanced in the playoffs under interim coach Jay Edwards, and Turner’s family and attorney call for his safe return and due process as police say additional charges may be pending.