Updated 9:57 a.m. Wednesday - American Canyon High School will have a public meeting at 7:15 p.m. tonight to discuss the recent arrest of a longtime track coach accused of a bevy of sexual abuse allegations against a female student.Â
Superintendent Rosanna Mucetti of the Napa Valley Unified School District will address attendees, as well as representatives from the Napa County Sheriff's Office and Napa County District Attorney. The speakers, according to an email sent out to the larger American Canyon high community, will give an update on the case and answer questions. To submit questions ahead of time, use the online form here .Â
Brad Rowell
Courtesy of the Napa County Sheriff's Office
The felony complaint against 41-year-old Brad Matthew Rowell of Sonoma states the accuser, who is not named, was 15 when the abuse started in July 2023 and 16 when it ended earlier this month.Â
Allegations listed in the complaint include 12 counts of lewd acts with a child, six counts of unlawful intercourse, and one count of possessing matter depicting a minor engaging in sexual conduct.
An arrest form from the Napa County Sheriff's Office, filed with the complaint, alleges that Rowell had intercourse and oral sex with the student, and also uploaded nude photographs of the girl to the smartphone app Discord.
The complaint, dated Thursday, resulted in Napa County Superior Court Judge Francisca P. Tisher signing an arrest warrant that same day. Rowell was arrested Friday near his home on a no-bail warrant for the abuse allegations and booked into the Napa County jail.
Rowell had initially been arrested April 9 in connection with the case. He posted $100,000 bail and was released that same night, before being arrested again three days later, according to court records.
Rowell became head coach of American Canyon High's track and field program in 2014 and later coached the Wolves' cross country team.
Sheriff's spokesperson Henry Wofford previously told the Register that a resource officer at the high school learned of the allegations against Rowell and shared them with the sheriff's office on April 8. Rowell was arrested for the first time the next morning, on the school campus.
Wednesday's meeting will be held in the high school's theater, at 3000 Newell Drive in American Canyon.Â
Napa Valley Register reporter Barry Eberling contributed to this report.Â
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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American Canyon High School Seniors are greeted by faculty after receiving their diplomas during a graduation ceremony held in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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American Canyon High School Seniors cheered during their graduation ceremony at the Wolf Den Tuesday afternoon.
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American Canyon High School Seniors line up to receive their diplomas during their graduation ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
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American Canyon High School's Class of 2023 moved their mortarboard tassels from right to left to mark their graduation Tuesday.
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Kristen Anne Aguado delivers a valedictorian speech during the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony Tuesday at Wolf Den Stadium.
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American Canyon High School's departing seniors walked past friends and family waiting to greet them after their graduation late Tuesday afternoon.
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American Canyon High School seniors sought out their friends after their commencement Tuesday afternoon.
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American Canyon High School senior Amiah Brown celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2023's graduation on Tuesday.
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American Canyon High School seniors dance after receiving their diplomas Tuesday at Wolf Den Stadium.
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American Canyon High School senior Jahleya Hudson is greeted with confetti and cheers following a graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Wolf Den.
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An American Canyon High School Senior gestures towards family and friends after receiving his diploma during the Class of 2023's graduation ceremony Tuesday at Wolf Den Stadium.
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An American Canyon High School Senior is carried by a fellow classmate after receiving a diplomas during a graduation ceremony held in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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A scene from the American Canyon High School graduation ceremony held at Wolf Den Stadium on the school campus in American Canyon on Tuesday, June 13.
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