An American Canyon High School teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, officials reported. Brad Rowell, 41, a physical education teacher and track coach, has been the subject of an ongoing investigation following reports of inappropriate behavior on campus, which led to his arrest by Napa Sheriff's Detectives.
According to information released by the American Canyon Police Department, Rowell has been booked on charges including contact with a minor for a sexual offense, sexual exploitation of a child, and possession of obscene matter involving a person under 18. The allegations were first brought to light by the American Canyon Police Department's school resource officer, who received reports about the suspect's behavior with a student. This then set the investigation in motion, necessitating further probing into the disturbing allegations.
The police have taken swift action with Rowell now on administrative leave, as stated by the Napa Valley Unified School District. He remains in custody at the Napa County Department of Corrections on a $100,000 bail. The X post by Henry K. Lee detailed the update, confirming the charges against the teacher officials are urging any individuals with more information to come forward to aid the investigation.
Brad Rowell,41,PE teacher & track coach at American Canyon High @AmCanHS @ACHSWolves, arrested on campus by @NapaSheriff @AmCanPolice on suspicion of contacting minor for sexual purposes, sexual exploitation of child & having child sexual abuse material. He's on leave, per @NVUSD pic.twitter.com/xmqsxekq6X
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) April 9, 2024
Napa Sheriff's Detective Shamus Stafford is handling the case, and anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact him at (707) 253-4591. The authorities have emphasized the importance of community assistance in such sensitive cases and the need to safeguard the well-being of students.
