UPDATE 8/7/19 @ 4:50 p.m.

A man accused of sending inappropriate text messages to children, including one about a 6-year-old, was sentenced Wednesday to up to 55 years in prison, according to Kanawha County Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit's Office.

Michael Moles Jr., who was 41 when he was charged in December 2017, was sentenced on three counts: one count of sexual assault of a minor, one count of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of sexual abuse of a minor by a custodian/guardian. He was sentenced to 10 to 20 years for both counts of sexual abuse and 5 to 15 years on the sexual assault count.

The sentences will run consecutively and will be followed with 50 years of extended supervision, according to Tabit's office.

The investigation began with a complaint about inappropriate cell phone messages regarding the sexual abuse of children.

ORIGINAL STORY 12/11/17

A man was arrested Monday on child sexual assault charges, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office says.

Michael Ray Moles Jr., 41, is charged with one count of sexual assault of a minor, one count of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of sexual abuse of a minor by a custodian/guardian.

Deputies say the investigation began with a complaint about inappropriate cell phone messages regarding the sexual abuse of children.

Moles was arrested at his workplace in Campbells Creek.

He is in custody in the South Central Regional Jail. His bond is $50,000.