An Aroostook County man has been charged in the death of his girlfriend.

Maine State Police say 39-year-old Jayme Schnackenberg was arrested Monday around 3:45 a.m. at his home on School Street in Monticello.

Schnackenberg lived at the home with his girlfriend, 42-year-old Kimberly Hardy. She was reported missing Sunday, June 18 by her mother. Her body was later discovered by Maine Game Wardens in a wooded area near Harvey Siding Road.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is expected to determine a cause of death and confirm the identity of the body.

Schnackenberg, who was charged with murder, made his initial court appearance Monday morning.