'Cop Santa Claus' takes suspected Christmas tree thieves into custody in bizarre police video

The American Canyon Police Department in Napa County released a video of recovered stolen Christmas trees and wreaths taken from a Safeway store. The bizarre video shows a strapped Santa Claus taking two Vallejo suspects into custody, set to music from the Dr. Seuss Classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. 

Burglary sparks 2 police chases, arrests in American Canyon

A North Bay construction site burglary led to two police pursuits early Thursday, ending with two suspects in custody and tens of thousands of dollars in stolen equipment recovered, authorities said.

American Canyon coach pleads guilty to molesting student

A former coach with American Canyon High School's cross-country team pleaded guilty to child molestation and other sexual offenses against two victims, including a student, the Napa County District Attorney announced.

2 cars exchange gunfire in American Canyon

American Canyon police are asking the public for information after gunfire was reportedly exchanged between two cars Monday night, according to witnesses.

American Canyon principal charged for not reporting suspected rape

Authorities announced Thursday that a principal at American Canyon High School is facing charges for allegedly failing to report a sexual relationship between a teacher and a student.

American Canyon student found with loaded Glock in car

Police say a student at American Canyon High School was arrested on campus for possession of a loaded gun.

American Canyon school P.E. teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child

An American Canyon High School teacher was arrested on the school's campus Tuesday morning on suspicion of inappropriate contact with a minor, the Napa Valley Unified School District confirmed to KTVU.

2 arrested in American Canyon triple shooting outside Safeway

Two arrests were made in connection to a triple shooting in the parking lot of a Safeway grocery store in American Canyon.

American Canyon man fires rifle at roommate causing neighborhood shelter in place

A man was arrested in American Canyon after police said he fired a rifle at his roommate. The gunfire caused officials to order a shelter-in-place for neighbors living near Gisela Drive and Highway 29.

Man convicted of murder of Safeway employee in American Canyon

A man who shot and killed an 18-year-old Safeway employee in American Canyon in 2020 was convicted Thursday by a jury in Napa County Superior Court, prosecutors said.

Police deploy K9 on suspect in American Canyon, dog bites bystander instead

Police in American Canyon deployed a police K9 on a suspect for resisting arrest over the weekend. But instead, the dog bypassed the suspect and bit a bystander, officials say. 

American Canyon's free StoryWalk event helps families as they emerge from the pandemic

Friday marks the celebration of the first weekend after California's reopening and a kick-off to summer in American Canyon. A nonprofit's new event is promoting health and literacy.

Fatal shooting in Safeway parking lot
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The shooting claimed the life of an 18-year-old man who worked at the Safeway in American Canyon.

Vandalism spree in American Canyon leaves vehicles damaged

A one-night vandalism spree in American Canyon left more than a dozen cars damaged, and police are hoping home security video leads to whoever is responsible.