BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A man faces charges after thousands of images of child pornography were found on his computer.

Bellingham Police Lieutenant Claudia Murphy says the investigation began when 47-year-old Benjamin Thomas Corn had his computer repaired last April.

Images were found when the computer was powered up and police obtained a warrant that revealed a large collection of child pornography.

Corn turned himself in Thursday.

Corn was booked into Whatcom County Jail and released.