court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 25, 2026, a man accused of repeatedly striking his father with a cricket bat during a domestic dispute in Vaitogi is facing criminal charges after allegedly fleeing the scene before police arrived.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 27, 2026, a man accused of throwing a metal rod through a neighboring family's window, injuring a four-year-old child, remains at large, wanted by police after fleeing the area of the incident before officers arrived.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 29, 2026, a victim contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her with a PVC pipe.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 24, 2026, a woman in distress walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her husband had allegedly assaulted and threatened her.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 25, 2026, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault and disturbance in the village of Petesa by two males, one who was a juvenile.
One of the suspects, PJ Niue, was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a distressed victim of a domestic violence incident called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly violated a court-issued Protection Order by returning to his estranged wife's residence during the early morning hours...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 22, 2026, a man accused of threatening his longtime girlfriend with a knife during a domestic dispute that unfolded in front of her 11-year-old daughter, left family members fearful for their safety.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2026, a man was allegedly accused of unlawfully entering a residence in the village of Aua, reportedly in search of food.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by up to seven years...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a Faleniu man was charged after allegedly throwing a hammer and other tools at his sister during a heated domestic dispute that prompted police intervention over two consecutive days. The suspect was arrested after allegedly becoming enraged inside his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man was causing a disturbance at their home including threatening to kill members of their household.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...