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Missing 17-Year-Old Adan Turner Found Safe in St. Johns County, Community Breathes Sigh of Relief

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Published on January 14, 2026
Missing 17-Year-Old Adan Turner Found Safe in St. Johns County, Community Breathes Sigh of ReliefSource: Facebook/St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office issued a social media alert for 17-year-old Adan Turner, who had gone missing. Turner was last seen around 4:30 p.m., wearing a gray sweatshirt, black and white basketball shorts, and black tennis shoes. Authorities were actively searching for him, with a notable law enforcement presence along Russell Sampson Road. Anyone with information about Turner’s location was asked to contact the police at (904) 824-8304.

An update by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Turner had been found and was safe. Specific details about where or how he was located were not released, but the update brought relief to the community and Turner’s family. Social media played a key role in spreading information about his disappearance, helping to coordinate community awareness and support during the search.

The Sheriff’s Office has not provided further comment. Local residents expressed gratitude on the original Facebook post, praising the prompt actions of law enforcement and the quick resolution of the situation.