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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 13, 2026, a woman was charged with third-degree assault following a land dispute in Nu’uuli that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident took place on November 8, 2025.
The defendant, Amuia Teo, was charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 11, 2026) A male individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding an alleged disturbance involving several employees outside a cannery facility in Satala.
The suspect, Toni Tusolotoni, was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (January 10, 2026) A man identified as Christmas Oloi is facing multiple traffic-related charges after allegedly leading police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit on the Tafuna public highway, placing numerous motorists and pedestrians at risk.
The defendant was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Jan. 30, 2026, police arrested So’olefai Sitagata after he allegedly threatened his uncle during a disturbance at a residence in Pago Pago.
Mr. Sitagata was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, a victim contacted the local authorities and reported a man identified as Tualega Time, who allegedly forced his way into her residence in Satala and threatened her while holding a screwdriver.
Mr. Time, the defendant, was later charged with:
Count 1...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, an individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that Ofele Punefu allegedly threatened his brother with a crowbar and a hammer during a late-night disturbance at their family home.
Mr. Punefu was later arrested and charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a man from Iliili was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his parents, and damaged property inside their home, while later assaulted police officers who responded to the incident.
The defendant, Letofia Iosefa Paoapo, was taken into...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a distress call reporting three men who were allegedly causing a disturbance. All three men were arrested following the disturbance involving alcohol consumption and loud noise in front of a store in Tafuna...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An alleged break‑in at a Vaitogi residence on January 26, 2026 has resulted in criminal charges filed against Leututu Toloafa, after police say he forcibly entered an occupied home and engaged in a lengthy physical struggle with the homeowner before fleeing the scene....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 1, 2026 a late‑night domestic disturbance in the village of Se’etaga once again brought attention to the ongoing issue of alcohol‑related violence in local households, after police arrested a man accused of assaulting his partner while she was holding their...