LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- A local man is being blamed for manufacturing a countless number of bogus Chrysler car parts that were distributed all over the world, leaving collectors out of luck and legitimate sellers disgusted.

"It definitely hurts the hobby, and it hurts the value of the cars," said Chrysler enthusiast Dennis Kohr. "It gives everybody a bad taste in their mouths."

David Layson of Kent, owner of Layson's Restorations, was arrested on Saturday after undercover officers in Pennsylvania bought several parts from the man's business, Layson's Restorations, at a car show.

The officers bought six items, which bore the Chrysler logo, for about $350, and Chrysler officials confirmed the items were counterfeit with an actual retail value of about $19.

Police and a Chrysler investigator recently raided Layson's warehouse in Lakewood and found several boxes that contained $20,000 worth of fake parts.

Assistant Police Chief Mike Zaro said Layson had the parts made all around the world, then sold them over the Internet and at car shows all over the country.

"I think he's pretty determined and also pretty savvy as to what it takes to get law enforcement involved when you have multiple jurisdictions like that," he said.

Investigators said Chrysler officials had been warning Layson for at least two years, telling him they were on to him.

"He did have legitimate items that he sold, according to Chrysler, but to us, a large amount is counterfeit," said Det. Time Lively of North Middleton Township, Pennsylvania.

Layson has been charged with trademark violations, theft, and running a corrupt organization in Pennsylvania. Lakewood officials, meanwhile, are building a case to file fraud charges.

After he was arrested, Layson posted bail and was released. Investigators now worry he may try to sell the bogus car parts again.

"They gave him plenty of chances to cease and desist and he didn't," Zaro said. "And combine that with the fact that he's making a lot of money -- that's just wrong."

Police said anyone who suspects they've been swindled by Layson should contact an attorney.

No one could be reached at Layson's Washington office.