SAND SPRINGS, Okla. –
A Tulsa County judge has revoked bond for Ryan Bassham, the man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deadly Sand Springs business explosion.
Bassham is currently being held without bond in the Creek County jail after Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents arrested him Aug. 31 in connection with a separate alleged illegal grow operation in Kellyville. When Bassham is transferred back to the Tulsa County jail, he will also be held without bond in the Sand Springs case.
Why a Tulsa County judge revoked Ryan Bassham’s bond
Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler asked the judge to revoke Bassham’s bond after Bassham bonded out of jail and planned to leave the state.
The judge granted Kunzweiler’s request ahead of Bassham’s arraignment Nov. 3.
Bassham was arrested by OBN agents Aug. 31, a day after he bonded out of jail in the Sand Springs case. He is now accused of operating a separate illegal grow operation in Kellyville.
Bassham had turned himself in Sunday in connection with the explosion as investigators released new details about what happened before and after the blast.
What court documents say Bassham did after the explosion
Court documents say Bassham booked a flight to New York City the morning of the explosion but never boarded the flight or canceled it.
According to the affidavit, Bassham instead drove to Indiana and then to New Mexico. Documents also say Bassham told his associates to destroy their phones and turned off his own devices.
Bassham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
More Coverage: Two people confirmed dead following Sand Springs business explosion
Remembering the victims
The two people killed in the explosion have been identified as Michael Newman and Stephen Scott.
Friends of Newman said he was a kind man, a great father and a music lover who once played in a band. They said he had been looking forward to taking his daughter on vacation and hope he is remembered as a wonderful father who was proud of what he had built.
Scott was also an employee at Solos Extracts LLC. People who knew him said they are heartbroken by his death and remember him for his kind heart, unforgettable personality and ability to make people smile.
What investigators say about the Sand Springs explosion
The explosion happened around 1 a.m. Aug 27. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is working with the ATF on the investigation.
Investigators say the explosion likely occurred at Solos Extracts LLC, which had a listed Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority license and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics registration.
Preliminary findings indicate the explosion happened during an active marijuana manufacturing event.
EMS reported Newman made statements while being taken to the hospital that the area was not ventilated enough and another person was still inside the building. Newman also said he unplugged something and the building blew up.
What the Sand Springs fire marshal found
The Sand Springs fire marshal said he conducted a certificate of compliance inspection at the business in January 2026.
During that inspection, the fire marshal observed an extraction booth commonly used in marijuana manufacturing operations, an outdated fire suppression system and personal effects inside the business. He asked the business to have a licensed contractor disconnect the extraction booth until a reinspection.
During the response to the explosion, the fire marshal reported seeing a large amount of liquid propane along with other equipment and hazardous materials that were not present during the January inspection.
The fire marshal believes the equipment and hazardous materials were installed after the inspection.
What a neighboring business owner reported
The owner of a marijuana business adjacent to Solos Extracts said the business had been largely inactive for the past couple of years. About six months ago, however, he began seeing new personnel, box trucks and equipment being installed at Solos Extracts.
About two months before the explosion, the neighboring business owner said sensors showed extremely high CO2 levels at his business. Knowing he shared a wall with Solos Extracts, he went there to alert them.
The business owner said he began feeling lightheaded from the exposure while at Solos Extracts.
What court documents say about Ryan Bassham
According to court documents, an OBN registration check found Bassham was not listed as a legal registrant of the business.
Documents state Bassham did not have a valid OMMA license or OBN registration and was illegally manufacturing controlled dangerous substances.
Bassham is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Sand Springs businesses damaged
Authorities said at least 25 businesses at the Morrow-Gill business complex near South Lincoln Avenue were damaged in the explosion.
Businesses affected can email [email protected] to report damage to their property.
Key Takeaways
- Sand Springs explosion investigation: Investigators say the blast likely occurred at Solos Extracts LLC during an active marijuana manufacturing event.
- Explosion victims: Michael Newman and Stephen Scott have been identified as the two people killed.
- Fire marshal inspection: Officials say equipment and hazardous materials found after the explosion were not present during a January 2026 inspection.
- Ryan Bassham charges: Bassham faces two counts of first-degree murder.
- Business damage: At least 25 businesses at the Morrow-Gill complex were damaged.
