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Michael Douglas Brambles Arrested on Kidnapping Robbery Charges

8/16/2026

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Michael Douglas Brambles was arrested in Ventura County on kidnapping to commit robbery with a firearm.
Prosecutors allege Michael Douglas Brambles entered Arabella’s Boutique, pointed a handgun at SW, assaulted her (cannot be charged due to the statute of limitations), and stole items.
He is held on $2 million bail and could face 12 years to life, after a 102-year sentence and parole, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said.

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Michael Douglas Brambles was arrested in Ventura County on kidnapping to commit robbery with a firearm.
Prosecutors allege Michael Douglas Brambles entered Arabella’s Boutique, pointed a handgun at SW, assaulted her (cannot be charged due to the statute of limitations), and stole items.
He is held on $2 million bail and could face 12 years to life, after a 102-year sentence and parole, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said.