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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 31, 2026, a concerned mother called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her older son, Etisone Fa’asua had allegedly assaulted his younger 18-year-old brother.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 24, 2026, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her cousin, Keneti Sionesini.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2026, a school principal contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report a burglary of the cafeteria at the Faasao Marist High School.
The investigation led to the arrest of Patrick Tupa’i who was later charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C felony,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2026, Dave Tolentino was arrested and charged following a domestic violence investigation that revealed a pattern of alleged abuse spanning several years.
Tolentino was charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2026, a concerned father contacted local authorities and reported that his daughter was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend in the presence of a child.
The suspect, A'eseu Mamaia was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2026, local police responded to a domestic dispute that led to the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted his wife in front of their children.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 22, 2026, Rocky Lavasi'i was arrested following an incident in Fagatogo village that authorities say involved disorderly behavior along a busy public roadway.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 15, 2026, a 78-year-old business owner appeared before the District Court facing criminal charges following allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in December 2025.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 14, 2026, an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint was filed in the District Court for a 60-year-old man for multiple felony charges stemming from allegations of sexual abuse, physical assault and property damage from an incident that was reported on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 16, 2026, a concerned co-worker of a victim of domestic violence called the local police to report an alleged assault at their place of employment.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...