Overview
- Virginia State Police say Travis Turner, 46, is a fugitive wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor, with warrants obtained Monday.
- A multi-agency effort is underway to locate him, using search-and-rescue teams, drones, K-9s, bloodhounds and state police aviation in the Appalachia–Big Stone Gap area.
- Wise County Public Schools says the staff member remains on paid administrative leave and is barred from school property and any contact with students.
- Turner’s family, through an attorney, requested privacy and said any allegations should be addressed through the legal process rather than speculation.
- Union High won its playoff game without Turner and advanced to the regional finals as the investigation continues.