Overview
- Virginia State Police announced warrants for five counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor, obtained Monday and made public Tuesday, with additional charges possible.
- Investigators learned on November 20 that Turner was missing while they were en route to question him at his residence as part of an active probe, and they said no arrest had been planned at that time.
- Authorities have deployed drones, K‑9 units, bloodhounds, search-and-rescue teams and aviation assets, and described Turner as last seen in a gray sweatshirt, sweatpants and glasses.
- Wise County Public Schools said the employee under investigation remains on paid administrative leave and is barred from school property and any contact with students as the district cooperates with law enforcement.
- Turner’s family, through attorney Adrian Collins, called for his safe return and asked that any allegations be addressed through the legal process, while Union High’s football team advanced in the playoffs under interim leadership and hosts a regional final Saturday.