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Ex-LAPD detective accused of kidnapping, robbery
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTTV , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident allegedly occurred in 1994 and involved a business owner from Thousand Oaks.
A former LAPD detective is facing accusations of kidnapping and robbery. The incident allegedly occurred in 1994 and involved a business owner from Thousand Oaks. The accused individual, Michael Douglas Brambles, has a prior conviction for rape.
Officials recently announced the accusations against him. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including FOX 11 Los Angeles .
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Category: business ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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