A Chipley man has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old juvenile in Washington County.
An investigation was conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office after reports of sexual abuse were called in alleging 55-year-old Calvin Arthur Long had forced the victim into a sexual act.
Following the investigation, a warrant was issued for Long on the charges of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious behavior of a victim 12 years old or older but younger than 16 years of age.
Long was taken into custody and booked into the Washington County Jail where he is being held on $150,000 bond.
If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed, or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact us anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.
