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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a 23‑year‑old woman, Meilin Taisau, was arrested at night after allegedly throwing a brick through another woman’s bedroom window.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Property Damage in the Third Degree, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a late‑night domestic violence incident led to the arrest and detention of a man accused of assaulting his wife while their one‑month‑old infant was in the room.
The case highlights what officers described as an ongoing pattern of alcohol‑related...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2026, a man identified in court documents as Dennis Elisara was taken into custody after police were called to investigate reports of yelling, swearing, and disruptive behavior late at night in Futiga.
The defendant was later charged with Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a man identified as Semisi Leinati was arrested after allegedly trespassing inside a Methodist church in Malaeloa, an incident that raised ongoing concerns among church members about repeated encounters with the man.
The suspect was later arrested...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2026, a 14‑year‑old girl was escorted to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) by her father and two teachers to report repeated sexual assaults by a 42‑year‑old neighbor.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1 & 2: Rape - a Class B Felony, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ongoing police investigation into the three officers implicated in the alleged assault of a man in Leloloa is advancing steadily, according to Police Commissioner Taaga Saite Moliga, who confirmed that the comprehensive police report has been formally submitted to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 25, 2026, at approximately 10:26am hours, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a peace disturbance that had occurred outside the LMS Church in the village of Utulei.
Responding officers arrived at the scene shortly after and made...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 11, 2026, a man identified as Aipolomaka Toafa arrived at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) accompanied by his employer, Ben Sauvao, to report an assault that had occurred at his place of employment.
The suspect, Alapati Tuifaiga, was charged with a single...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A woman appeared in the District Court this week on criminal charges including second-degree murder in relation to the death of a 48-year-old woman.
Maryann Galo is held without bail. Galo is facing two counts of murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 17, 2026, a man walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that a domestic dispute had placed a young child at risk of serious injury. Alcohol was involved.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...