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Missing Coach Wanted for Child Porn Charges
25 Nov
Summary
- High school football coach Travis Turner is a wanted fugitive.
- He faces five counts of possession of child pornography.
- Turner disappeared November 20, prior to law enforcement contact.
Virginia State Police are urgently seeking Travis Turner, a 46-year-old high school football coach, who has been declared a fugitive. Turner is wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor, with additional charges anticipated. He was last seen and has been missing since November 20, the same day law enforcement agents attempted to visit his residence.
Turner, the head coach for Union High School's football team since 2011, vanished shortly before investigators arrived at his home. Authorities have mobilized significant resources, including drones and K9 units, in their pursuit of the coach. The school district confirmed that Turner has been placed on administrative leave and is prohibited from accessing school grounds or interacting with students.
The undefeated Union High School football team, currently 12-0, is preparing for their region final game on November 29, a season that has been overshadowed by this developing investigation. Law enforcement is appealing to the public for any information regarding Turner's whereabouts.
