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By ALISHA WYMAN
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A Richmond woman who is accused of attempting to stab her son in American Canyon was arrested Sunday.

American Canyon Police found that Alma Marie Brown, 47, had gotten in an argument with her son at about 10:30 a.m. It turned physical, and Brown took a steak knife and tried to stab him, police said.

He took off running, and when she couldn’t catch him, she threw the knife at him, police said.

Brown was arrested and booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections.

45 comment(s)

forevernapan wrote on Oct 7, 2009 12:39 AM:

" Why are criminals arrested in American Canyon being brought to Napa County jails? "

Mr. Feasor wrote on Oct 7, 2009 12:56 AM:

" forevernapan - could it be because American Canyon is part of Napa County? "

WhoKnew? wrote on Oct 7, 2009 1:35 AM:

" Forevernapan- American Canyon is part of Napa County. That's why arrestees from American Canyon are booked at the Napa County Jail. "

gtsthr wrote on Oct 7, 2009 4:10 AM:

" because american canyon is in napa county "

realnewnapa wrote on Oct 7, 2009 5:03 AM:

" for one theres no jail here......two why take them to Vallejo when we're part of NAPA county..... "

napan79 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 6:08 AM:

" Forevernapan American Canyon is part of the Napa County and all people who are arrested most likely will all come to the Napa County Jail. Calistoga and Saint Helena have their own holding cells but depending on the crime the city officers will bring the criminal to the Napa County Jail. "

ShadeyJ wrote on Oct 7, 2009 7:43 AM:

" Being a forevernapan you should realize American Canyon is part of Napa county, hence why they are being brought to Napa county jails. "

g3t4L1f3 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 7:45 AM:

" Maybe because American Canyon is in Napa County and there are zero jails in American Canyon. American Canyon is getting its first high school this year. Maybe next year we can get our own jail! and after than maybe our own DUI list! "

Debbie wrote on Oct 7, 2009 7:47 AM:

" That would be because American Canyon is in Napa County. "

JustMyyOpinion wrote on Oct 7, 2009 7:51 AM:

" Because AmCyn is in Napa County, forevernapan. "

Skip M. wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:11 AM:

" I suppose that makes her a Real Mother. "

crooked6pence wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:14 AM:

" Really forevernapan?

If you truly have been here forever, then you should know by now, that American Canyon is part of Napa County!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Canyon,_Ca "

grmp29 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 AM:

" Because American Canyon is in Napa County...DUH! Where do you want them to go? "

1teacherlady wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:43 AM:

" Because American Canyon is in Napa County . . . "

Little Lord Fauntleroy wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:47 AM:

" forevernapan, because it's part of Napa County, and the county runs the jails "

angrytoo wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:48 AM:

" Not that it matters but how old was the son? "

richards wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:48 AM:

" forevernapan American Canyon is in Napa County that is why! "

Froggie1559 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:51 AM:

" Because American Canyon is in Napa County. Vallejo is Solano County. "

CVB wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:53 AM:

" That would be because American Canyon is located in Napa County. "

JustAnotherManicMonday wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:01 AM:

" Wow... is he ok, is he in the hospital? Do they both usually live in Richmond? Were they visiting family or friends in Am Can? "

amazed wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:11 AM:

" I told my teenaged son I'm launching a legal defense fund for her. (Just kidding ...) "

Wine nurse wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:36 AM:

" My forst thought was the same as "angrytoo" poster. Since I knew AC was in Napa that left me with wondering how old the son was. How do we know she did this? "

707jng wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:53 AM:

" WOW, Forevernapan... you've sure made a lot of friends today.
I'm not going to reiterate what everyone has already said.
It seems like most of Napas criminals are in American Canyon, is there something funny in the water or what?

I hope this kid is ok . "

twocentsguy wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:57 AM:

" Who cares about jurisdiction...there's a more serious problem here! What happened to the steak? "

coffebeat wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:58 AM:

" No one remembered to mention to forevernapan that AmCan is in Napa County. "

TOXICAVENGER wrote on Oct 7, 2009 10:26 AM:

" So wait I'm confused. Is American Canyon in Napa County? "

native74 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 10:30 AM:

" I wonder if my Mother is reading this...

On a serious note, the article really doesn't say enough about what happened or provoked the "assault" but I hope it all works out. "

random name here wrote on Oct 7, 2009 10:54 AM:

" I thought American Canyon was in Orange County, just like Sonoma.

Sounds like Mom needed a hug. "

Lexme2 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:14 AM:

" 707jng - to say there most of Napa's criminals come from AmCan is hilarious! All the tweakers and DUI'sare in Napa. Maybe you should read the paper more often. "

Raven wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:47 AM:

" well, it looks we have established the AmCan is indeed a part of Napa county...and you have any data to support that 707? "

IamBobby wrote on Oct 7, 2009 2:16 PM:

" Now that was funny! But no matter where the county line is drawn, AC is still just NORTH VALLEJO based on crime rate and types of violent crimes....

O boy! Now I have done it! Now I will be as popular as forevernapan... oh well... the truth stinks! "

yes wrote on Oct 7, 2009 2:41 PM:

" FOREVERNAPAN: answer to your question..... because American Canyon is Napa County. Even if the lady is from Richmond, if it happens in Napa County limits, they will be booked to Napa jail and later transfered if need be. "

Grits wrote on Oct 7, 2009 3:08 PM:

" random name here wrote on Oct 7, 2009 10:54 AM:

"Sounds like Mom needed a hug. "

Sounds like Mom needs therapy and medication. I've raise a son who ran me around the flag pole quite a few times, but good grief! I never tried (or WANTED) to stab him! He turned out all right, like I raised him to, and owns his own business and all, now, so I'm so glad I didn't kill him! Ha! "

blackpony wrote on Oct 7, 2009 3:23 PM:

" forevernapan i hope the 1st 20 comments helpd you out "

109823 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM:

" Why was he brought to Napa? "

707jng wrote on Oct 7, 2009 4:21 PM:

" Lexme2 - I think you took my comment WAY too litterally, chill out!!!!!!!!
I read the SF Chronicle more than NVR because this paper and this town are so bloody boring, I can't seem to stay interested long enough. sorry for my misstatement of facts... hope this makes you feel better sweetie! "

Dexter wrote on Oct 7, 2009 5:09 PM:

" Boy, ya'll dont cut any breaks do ya! More comments on telling her where Am.Can. is then staying focused on the issue at hand. This is a serious issue that needs your comments, not to badger 20 times about where Am.Ca. is. Liten up! "

justmeandyou wrote on Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM:

" Lol.. forevernapan it looks like you are new in the city of napa by the way you know the city is, part of napa county. "

newintown wrote on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM:

" so, what you're saying is....American Canyon is IN Napa County?
How old is the son? "

napa1984 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 7:26 PM:

" Ah ha ha, I know what it is but i personally consider am can vallejo. But back to the story here, really a knife at your son! Maybe narcotics played a rule or a mental disorder bc that is sick, even at that NOT OKAY! I heard Dr Phil is traveling in his new season, maybe he can pay her a visit on parenting skills! "

indycal300 wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM:

" can anybody say "mom of the year" sounds like a real peach, this one does. "

kdbk wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:46 PM:

" Say, can anyone tell me why the guy was brought to the Napa County Jail? JUST KIDDING!

Anyway, this is just another lovely tale in the saga of how Napa will eventually become like Vallejo...a big town with way too much crime and urban strife. American Canyon is the link drawing the two together with each passing day. Bummer, huh? "

wonkagirl wrote on Oct 8, 2009 11:33 AM:

" First of all , NVR needs to stick to their guidelines. Everyone pretty much was attacking "forevernapan" on not knowing that AmCan is part of the county. I personally would have thought Vallejo, but whatever.

As for the article, can the stories be complete? What did the son do to provoke his mother? How old is the son? Is she a single mother? Was there anyone else in the house? Does she have other children? These are all important facts that could maybe give an idea of why she would chase her kid with a knife. I'm not judging her parenting skills or lack there of, but nowadays, kids are taking the law into their own hands. Dr.Phil might be able to help. I don't think anyone should have been arrested until there was further investigation. Maybe it was a different object and the son wanted to get the mom arrested.
I hope it all gets worked out. Before the attacks come at me, I'm a mother of 3 and married. I've chased my kids around with worse objects and their all fine. LOL. "

shgirl wrote on Oct 9, 2009 11:05 AM:

" come on people! really? over 10 "because american canyon in is napa county" comments! one would have sufficed. be original.

is there a followup story? more info please.
thank you! "

Joe wrote on Oct 12, 2009 2:36 PM:

" American Canyon basically is North Vallejo. The two cities are less than a inch apart. It's too bad that AC can't become part of Solano county. "

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