Machado's property housed the Devastating Pyrotechnics fireworks operation where the June 2025 explosion occurred.
Samuel Machado in Yolo County court on Wednesday, June 3, 2026The case triggered a sweeping investigation by state and local authorities.
According to the indictment, Machado's property became the hub of two fireworks companies, Devastating Pyrotechnics and Blackstar Fireworks. Prosecutors allege more than 11 million pounds of explosives were brought onto the property over a decade, with approximately 1 million pounds stored there when the explosion occurred.
Machado's wife, Tammy Machado, was previously arrested on separate charges including mortgage fraud, filing a false tax return, child endangerment and animal cruelty. She remains out of custody after posting bail.
All defendants except Samuel Machado are expected to return for a status conference and further arraignment on July 30.
The explosion killed:
Angel Mathew Voller, 18, of StocktonCarlos Javier Rodriguez-Mora, 43, of San AndreasNeil Justin Li, 41, of San FranciscoJoel Jeremias Melendez, 28, of SacramentoChristopher Goltiao Bocog, 45, of San FranciscoJesus Manaces Ramos, 18, of San PabloJhony Ernesto Ramos, 22, of San PabloHence then, the article about former lieutenant arrested in esparto fireworks explosion granted 1 5 million bail was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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