SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. -- A Nicholas County man was in jail today, charged with allegedly abusing children in his care.

Melvin Craig Mullins, 39, of Tioga, was charged with first-degree sexual assault and incest on Tuesday after three female juveniles told Nicholas County sheriff's deputies they had been repeatedly abused while in Mullins' care, according to a press release issued by the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department.

Additional charges may be filed. Mullins was in the Central Regional Jail on Wednesday in lieu of $900,000 bond.

Melvin Craig Mullins, 39, of Tioga, was charged with first-degree sexual assault and incest on Tuesday after three female juveniles told Nicholas County sheriff's deputies they had been repeatedly abused while in Mullins' care, according to a press release issued by the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department.

Additional charges may be filed. Mullins was in the Central Regional Jail on Wednesday in lieu of $900,000 bond.