VSP search for missing coach

VSP official patch and logo used by permission by Information Officer Brent Coffey

The Virginia State Police (VSP) has obtained ten warrants for a missing high school football coach from Appalachia, Virginia.

Travis L. Turner, 46, faces 10 felony counts, including child pornography possession and computer solicitation of a minor.

Turner has been missing since Thursday, November 20th, when VSP agents began their investigation in Wise County.

State Police are now treating Turner as a fugitive and are actively using search teams, drones, and K-9s to locate him.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Travis Turner, please contact VSP immediately at 276-484-9483.

Winchester Police makes an arrest after two incidents

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Winchester Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect after the investigation of two incidents.

Authorities were dispatched to Stoneridge road after a report of a possible robbery.

After canvassing the area officers spoke to a witness in the area that provided additional information.

Authorities found a vehicle in the area of Hillside Terrace that was unoccupied but matched a description that the witness was able to provide.

An additional call came in in regard to brandishing around the 800 block of South Cameron Street but it was determined by authorities that the call was a hoax made by the suspect.

Authorities were able to apprehend the suspect in the same area.

The suspect was identified as Andrew Mudd Jr. He has been charged with wearing a mask in public and misuse of 911.

This investigation is still ongoing.

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DOF appreciates your help!

Virginia Department of Forestry used by permission from VDF Communication Specialist Cory Swift-Turner

Virginians collected a whopping 13 tons of acorns, chestnuts and walnuts for Department of Forestry’s (DOF) annual collection.

If you remember back in October they asked for help collecting the seeds.

The numbers are in and there is enough to grow 500,000 native trees!

Thank you for helping DOF grow the forests of tomorrow.

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