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A man is being held on $20,000 bond after being arrested for sexual abuse. According to the Washington County Communications Office, at 2:20 p.m. Saturday authorities arrested 53-year-old Lawrence Earl Eastwood in Wellman. He was wanted on a Washington County warrant for sexual abuse in the second degree. Sexual abuse in the second degree is a class B felony. The arrest is related to a report made three years ago. On April 11, 2016 a case of possible child sex abuse in West Chester was reported to Washington County authorities. A detainer was also placed with the Austin Police Department and extradition arrangements are being made.