Former Coach Linked to Child Abuse Material | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A 21-year-old former assistant coach at Durham Academy, Sumner Virkler, was arrested for child sexual abuse material after police uncovered a disturbing pattern of activity spanning years — including PayPal purchases, Snapchat uploads, and multiple flagged accounts tied to his email, with over 7,500 files linked to him. The investigation began after a U.S. State Department tip, and police found his name in prior reports dating back to 2020. He’s currently jailed without bail, with his next court date next month. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…