(KNZA)--A Topeka man is jailed in Jackson County, accused of the possession of child pornography.

38-year-old Thomas Hett is charged in Jackson County District Court with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of child under 18 years age, allegedly occurring between May 17th and July 12 of this year.

He was arrested July 31st by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office on a District Court warrant.

The charges were filed following an investigation by the Sheriff's Office, with assistance of the Hiawatha Police Department.

Hett remains held in the Jackson County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

A preliminary examination status hearing in the case is set for Thursday.