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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2025, a distressed mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her daughter who was allegedly causing problems at their home.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2025, a call came into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) from a mother seeking assistance regarding her younger son who was allegedly causing a disturbance, which was later reported to also include a death threat against his older brother.
The suspect was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some Pasifika shoppers are saying Auckland supermarkets should not be locking up canned corned beef — a staple in many island households.
Some stores have placed it behind the counter, citing theft.
At Woolworths Māngere East and Te Atatū South, bulk quantities of some...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 9, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding a domestic dispute between a couple who assaulted each other.
The husband was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 19, 2025, authorities raided a suspected illegal game room and arrested a man in possession of methamphetamine.
The suspect was charged with Count 1: Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 9, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from an employee of the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) reporting an alleged burglary at their building.
Two suspects were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 28, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman requesting assistance regarding a couple of women who stoned their vehicle while her young children were inside.
Two women were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 13, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged domestic dispute between her daughter and her husband.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2025, an elementary school vice principal reported an alleged sexual abuse case that also led to another case that involved two more minor victims and another suspect.
Two male suspects were charged as follows:
DEFENDANT #1
Count 1 & 3: Sexual Abuse in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 16, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station received a call regarding a physical altercation that led to someone falling into the ocean.
A suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...