| Nature of Incident: |
Burglary Suspects Arrested / Firearm Recovered |
| Report Numbers: |
Ventura County Report Numbers 26-57064 and 26-57253 |
| Location(s): |
1800 Block of West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks |
| Date & Time: |
May 5th, 2026, at 0730 hours |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Thousand Oaks Patrol, Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) |
| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age |
| (S) Brandon Thaisamran |
Los Angeles |
44 |
| (S) Hue Lam |
Rosemead |
36
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| (S) Shane Thaisamran |
Thousand Oaks |
39 |
(S) Brittney Sglav
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Thousand Oaks |
35 |
Narrative:
On May 5th, 2026, Thousand Oaks Patrol Deputies responded to the 1800 block of West Hillcrest Drive, in Thousand Oaks regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Thousand Oaks Patrol Deputies determined both occupants of the residence were involved in illegal narcotics activity. Shane Thaisamran and Brittney Sglav were arrested for HS 11550(a) – Under the Influence of a Controlled substance and HS 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance. Thousand Oaks Patrol Deputies notified Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement (DEU) of the incident. DEU collaborated with patrol personnel and initiated a follow-up investigation.
DEU and patrol personnel responded to the residence and contacted another female, Hue Lam, who was attempting to flee from the location. DEU also contacted another male identified as Brandon Thaisamran, who remained inside the residence. After a lengthy investigation, DEU established probable cause to arrest Brandon Thaisamran and Hue Lam for PC 459 – Burglary and PC 182(a)(1) – Conspiracy to Commit the Burglary.
DEU located a vehicle associated with Brandon Thaisamran and Hue Lam. During a search of the vehicle, detectives located a concealed firearm, narcotics, a large quantity of stolen mail, credit cards, and identification cards. Brandon Thaisamran and Hue Lam were additionally arrested for HS 11370.1(a) -Possession of a Controlled substance with a Firearm, HS 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance, PC 25400(a)(1) – Concealed Firearm within Vehicle, PC 27545 – Unlawful |
Transfer of a Firearm, PC 30305(a)(1) - Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm/ Ammunition, and PC 530.5(a) – Unlawful Possession of Personal Identifying Information of Another.
DEU consists of eight detectives dedicated to protecting East County communities through active investigations of illegal activities. If you have any information about criminal activity in the East County areas within the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, please contact Senior Deputy Greg Chisari at 805-371-8388.
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| Prepared by: Senior Deputy Greg Chisari |
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News Release Date: May 6th, 2026
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Scott Evans
(805) 371-6338 |
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Approved by: Captain James Sullivan
Booking Photo Release: YES NO
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