WADDINGTON -- State Police have arrested a Waddington man in connection with two arsons and the destruction of the Ogden family burial vault in Waddington.

Police say Jonathan M. Buffham, 35, was arrested Aug. 1 in connection with the three incidents.

Police say they responded to Lagrasse Street in the town of Waddington for a report of a structure fire in a detached garage.

A preliminary investigation determined the fire was set intentionally, police say.

While investigating the garage fire, police say they also responded to a vehicle fire in the yard of a private residence in the town of Waddington.

Police say an investigation determined Buffham was responsible for both fires.

After locating, arresting and transporting Buffham to SP Massena, an interview was conducted which led police to determine Buffham was responsible for the cemetery incident as well.

Buffham was charged with Grand Larceny 4th, Arson 3rd (2 counts), Burglary 3rd, Criminal Mischief 2nd, and Cemetery Desecration 1st.

He was arraigned in Town of Waddington Court and remanded to St. Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond.

Town of Waddington Supervisor Travis McKnight addressed the incident in a social media post, calling the destruction of the Ogden family burial vault a "heinous act of vandalism and desecration."

McKnight said the vault was damaged beyond repair.

"Due to the extent and severity of the damage to this private family vault, we discussed the options with the Ogden family. The family's wishes were to collapse the vault in place, keeping their loved ones' remains intact at their final resting place," he said.

McKnight said it was a "sad day for Waddington knowing that someone could be so disrespectful and malicious."

"I would like to thank the NY State Police for their rapid response, processing of the scene, and for pursuing the ongoing criminal investigation. I would also like to thank Tracy and Cathy Putney for helping to identify the names of the family members to contact, Councilman David McBath, Donaldson Funeral Home, and the town highway department for honoring the family's wishes and securing this sacred resting place for the Ogden family," he said.

McKnight said the criminal activity would not be tolerated and would be prosecuted "to the fullest extent."