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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of private peace disturbance (PPD) and damaging his brother-in-law’s house entered into a plea agreement with the government last week in Court.
Vinae Avei, who has been released on his own recognizance, was initially charged with PPD and second-degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 41-year-old man from Samoa who was convicted for violating the drug laws of the territory was ordered to depart the territory and remain outside of its border, as a condition of his 5-year probation sentence.
Vincent Viiltone, who has been in custody since his arrest...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Aliitama Sotoa has strongly refuted a report by Samoa News, published yesterday as part of the Court Report, stating that he refused to leave the church’s premises that he’s currently occupying.
In a phone call to Samoa News, Sotoa said that there was an agreement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man who assaulted another man by punching him in the face and kicking him multiple times while he was on the ground was sentenced last week to 24 months behind bars.
Livisitone Valoaga was initially charged with third degree assault; third degree property damage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has charged a 32-year-old man with unlawful possession of illegal drugs and for trying to break into a store in Fagaima in July of last year. Faasoo Gasetoto, a.k.a “BLOOD” made his initial appearance in District Court last month.
Gasetoto, who has a long...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle pulled over by police officers for a traffic violation is now charged with violating local drug laws after cops discovered drugs in the vehicle and in his possession.
The driver, Siaosi Saipani made his initial appearance in District Court this...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was released by the District Court on his own recognizance two months ago after he entered a not guilty plea to disturbing the public peace (PPD) and third degree assault is back in court for the same thing. During his arrest, police found a glass pipe...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested during a traffic stop last week is now facing felony charges for violating local drug laws.
Thirty-nine year old, Konelio Williams appeared in court last week for his initial appearance.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Man who served 10-1/2 months at TCF waiting for sentencing — can now look for work
A man convicted of unlawful possession of illegal drugs told the court that the 10-1/2 months he spent at TCF was more than enough to teach him to become a better man in the future....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 40-year-old man from Samoa who has two different names in the court system, was ordered by the court to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders upon release from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF), after being convicted of 2nd degree assault....