"Sam Machado, a Yolo County sheriff's lieutenant, faces seven counts of murder in connection with the July 1, 2025 explosion on his property, which housed operations for Devastating Pyrotechnics."
"Tammy Machado, a sworn administrator in the sheriff's office, was also arrested, and her pending charges are not yet known, as KCRA reports."
"Craig Cutright, a volunteer firefighter for the Esparto Fire District, was arrested and is listed as an employee of Devastating Pyrotechnics, as well as the owner of Blackstar Fireworks."
"Kenneth Chee, who became the owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, was arrested in Florida and booked on seven counts of murder as well as conspiracy."
Yolo County Sheriff's Lieutenant Sam Machado and his wife, Tammy, were arrested following a deadly fireworks explosion on their property. Machado faces seven counts of murder linked to the July 1, 2025 incident involving Devastating Pyrotechnics. Other arrests include Craig Cutright, Kenneth Chee, Jack Lee, and Gary Young Chan Jr., all connected to the fireworks operations. The property, inherited by Tammy Machado, has a history of seasonal fireworks sales established by her father. Formal charges are pending for some individuals involved.
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