Parker McCollum fired Joel Schoepf, a member of his touring crew, earlier this month after Schoepf was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor under 14 years old.

At the time of the arrest on Nov. 13, Schoepf was working as McCollum's assistant road manager.

Taste of Country has confirmed with McCollum's team that the singer terminated Schoepf's employment on or around the date of his arrest, and that McCollum fired Schoepf immediately upon learning of the allegations against him.

McCollum has not issued any comment about the incident.

Why Was Joel Schoepf Arrested?

Saving Country Music first reported that Schoepf was arrested following a sting operation from the popular but problematic Texas vigilante operation Predator Poachers.

Schoepf allegedly made contact

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