A man has been arrested and charged with murder after two bodies were found Wednesday in a wooded area behind a shopping area in Salem.

Jay Blodget, 30, has been arrested and charged in connection with the grisly crime.

Blodget is due for arraignment Thursday at Salem District Court, according to the Essex DA’s office.

The two victims, both male, were discovered by a man walking his dog just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The bodies were located in an area of woods adjacent to the Walmart in Salem on Highland Avenue.

Officials would not release any further information about suspect or victims prior to Blodget’s arraignment, according to the DA.

– Developing