Richard Dale Turner, 44, from Julian, West Virginia, was sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised release for failing to update his sex offender registration. The sentencing took place on March 2, 2026.
Court records show that Turner was required to register as a sex offender following a third-degree sexual assault conviction in Mason County Circuit Court on March 8, 2016. Authorities stated that Turner did not report a change in employment after leaving a trucking job on January 3, 2025. He also failed to appear for a scheduled court date on June 23, 2025, which led to an arrest warrant being issued. Law enforcement apprehended Turner in Santa Rosa County, Florida, on August 15, 2025. At the time of his arrest, he had not registered as a sex offender in Florida or reported his interstate travel as required by law.
United States Attorney Moore Capito announced the sentence and praised the United States Marshals Service for their investigative efforts.
The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan T. Storage prosecuted the case.
The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), part of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, sets minimum standards for sex offender registration across the country. SORNA requires offenders to keep their registration current in all jurisdictions where they live, work, or attend school.
Additional information about this case can be found by searching Case No. 2:25-cr-168 on PACER.
