India, July 21 -- Luciano Frattolin, the father of 9-year-old Melina Galanis Frattolin, has been arrested following the discovery of the Canadian girl's body in Ticonderoga, New York, on Sunday. According to inmate records, he is currently being held at the Essex County Jail.

Melina Frattolin was reported missing late Saturday night while the family was visiting the Lake George area in New York. In a statement released Sunday, New York State Police said the investigation began at 9:58 p.m. after Warren County 911 received a call from Luciano Frattolin, reporting his daughter missing and suggesting a possible abduction.

An Amber Alert was issued around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. However, as the investigation progressed, police noted "inconsist...