Ex-sheriff's lieutenant among 5 charged in California fireworks blast
- Posted on April 11, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Ex-sheriff's lieutenant among 5 charged in California fireworks blast
Samuel Machado is accused of illegally having 1 million pounds of fireworks on his property at the time of the blast and using his law enforcement position to shield the illicit operation from scrutiny for years, according to the Yolo County district attorney’s office.
