Authorities Investigate Body Found in Wooded Area Near Melville

January 15, 2026 | Suffolk, NY

Authorities have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Reservoir Road and Ridge Road. Emergency medical services responded to the scene where the body was located in the woods. Officials requested a crime scene unit to assist with the probe.

Emergency Medical Services On Scene w/ body found in the woods. crime Scene Request.

The discovery was reported on Jan. 15 at around 12:39 p.m.

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