A Ridge man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in Moriches has pleaded not guilty.
James Quininchetta was just indicted on murder charges.
News 12 has been told he was trying to collect money allegedly owed to him by the victim .
The victim’s mother found her on June 6.
Quininchetta then turned himself in the following day.
He faces 40 years to life in prison if convicted.