Highway 29 and Beyond: Crashes, Calls, Crime Shape Policing In Napa County's Most Southern City

NAPA VALLEY, CA — From school hallways to Highway 29, American Canyon police saw a year of steady calls, increasing arrests, and new challenges in 2025.

American Canyon police responded to 14,923 calls for service in 2025 and made 704 arrests, marking a year of rising demand and more proactive enforcement in Napa County’s southernmost city, according to the department’s annual report.

Officers also seized 45 firearms, reflecting continued efforts to curb crime before it escalates in a community that often serves as a gateway between Solano and Napa counties, according to the report released Wednesday.

Serious violence remained rare — with zero homicides reported — but assaults increased, mirroring broader regional concerns about personal safety.

Property crime showed mixed trends, with 20 robberies, 14 burglaries and 39 vehicle thefts reported, while officers recovered 38 stolen vehicles. Police noted that some incidents involved non-residents targeting American Canyon neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Traffic safety continues to challenge the city, particularly along the busy Highway 29 corridor. Officers recorded 78 crashes on the highway and 66 on local streets, along with 50 pursuits and two traffic-related deaths.

The department, staffed by 26 sworn officers through its contract with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office and funded at about $9.8 million annually, also leans on its Community Resource Officer to build relationships with residents, businesses and schools — a role officials say is key to addressing concerns early and maintaining trust across American Canyon residents.

The department also launched a Special Persons Registry — a voluntary program designed to help first responders better assist residents with disabilities or special needs, including autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia and speech disorders.

The registry allows officers and dispatchers to access important information during emergencies, especially when individuals may be unable to identify or communicate for themselves.

The program is maintained by the police department and Napa Dispatch, with all information confidential and used only to improve emergency response, according to the American Canyon police.

Officials called the registry part of the department’s broader effort to promote awareness, training and compassionate interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum and others with special needs.

Registration is available on the City of American Canyon's website under the "Police" section.