A Rhinelander man is behind bars after authorities say they found child pornography in his home.

According to a press release, 33-year-old Brian D. Pawelko is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography.

On December 21st, the Wisconsin Department of Investigation along with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department issued a search warrant at his home in Rhinelander.

Authorities say after searching computer hard drives and storage devices, sexually explicit images of children were found.

Pawelko is scheduled to be in court on January 18th.