Wise, VA – Virginia State Police have issued 10 warrants for a missing high school football coach, Travis L. Turner, 46, of Appalachia, Virginia, who disappeared during an active investigation. Turner is now considered a fugitive, according to a statement released Monday, November 24, 2025.
According to the Virginia State Police, Turner is wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Authorities say additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Police say Turner vanished during the early stages of the investigation. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, agents from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation Wytheville Field Office traveled to Turner’s residence in Appalachia, located in Wise County, as part of the ongoing case. When they arrived, Turner was no longer at the location.
Since then, state police have deployed drones, K9 units, and search and rescue teams to help locate him. Turner is believed to be on the run, and authorities emphasize that locating him safely is their top priority.
Anyone with information about Turner’s whereabouts is urged to contact Virginia State Police Division 4 at 276-484-9483 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov. Tips can be made anonymously.
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