court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
The suspect followed the victim to the police station where he was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 26, 2025, a woman contacted the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) and reported that her elderly husband was allegedly assaulted by a man.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 1, 2025, traffic officers conducted a traffic stop which led to a car chase between the officers and the suspect.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Unsafe Passing on the Left, an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $200;...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 22, 2025, a woman contacted the Leone Police Station (LPS) and reported an alleged disturbance caused by a youth who was highly intoxicated.
Filipo Po’alaga, age 18, was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 24, 2025, a male called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged domestic dispute and disturbance involving his father.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 29, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman claiming that stolen checks from her employer were forged at a local store. Investigation later revealed that 3 suspects were involved in the alleged theft. Currently only two are charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 24, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from the Fagatogo Central Police Station (TPS) regarding a three-vehicle accident in Malaeimi.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Reckless Driving With Injuries, a class A misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 20, 2025, at about 7:5 pm, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call from a woman in distress identifying two men allegedly trespassing on private land.
The suspects were identified as Schcymindaran Naidu and Taula Tamati.
Both defendants were charged with one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2025, a suspect was being held by port security guards for allegedly stealing one of the guards' phones. It was later discovered that the victim’s phone had drugs hidden inside the phone cover.
Gaupule Fulu was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 4, 2025, a fight broke out at a nightclub in Tafuna involving six men who allegedly assaulted numerous men at the bar.
The six suspects were apprehended and charged as follows:
Kananafou Savea — Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable...