A woman was arrested in connection with a 1993 cold case involving a newborn found dead in Calverton, her attorney Edward Burke, Jr. confirms to News 12.

The attorney says Denise Reischman Merker is accused of second-degree murder in a 1993 cold case on the East End.

As News 12 reported in September 1993, police were searching for the mother of the newborn discovered in a field opposite the former Grumman Airport.

Police at the time said the baby was full term and was left there. The dead infant was discovered by highway workers.

Merker was arrested on Feb. 2 and arraigned on Feb. 3.

She pleaded not guilty. She is being held without bail.

Her next court date is Tuesday in Riverhead County Court.