Snohomish County sheriff's deputies last night arrested a 44-year-old Bonney Lake man in connection with the slaying of a man during a robbery and burglary in Marysville on Dec. 1.

The body of Patrick D. Buckmaster, 30, was found Jan. 3 near Granite Falls, according to the Sheriff's Office. Detectives believe the victim was fatally shot Dec. 1 at a home in the 4300 block of Meridian Ave. N. in Marysville.

Deputies have made several arrests in connection with Buckmaster's death. Last night, the Bonney Lake was taken into custody and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for investigation of murder, robbery, burglary, kidnapping and assault.