court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2025, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that she witnessed a man allegedly assaulting a woman inside a vehicle. The officers were able to track down the vehicle and found a battered woman in need of medical attention.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) concerning a young man who was allegedly causing a disturbance in their village.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Underage Consumption of Alcohol Beverages, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2025, a concerned citizen observed a vehicle that crashed into the ocean and immediately called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report the incident.
The driver was later found, apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Driving Under the Influence of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2025, an individual in distress called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported an alleged domestic dispute.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2025, a concerned wife called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) asking for assistance regarding her husband.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 14, 2025, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that she was assaulted by an unknown woman over an alleged Facebook post, while she was getting her lunch, Amataga Liusamoa was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 15, 2025, a man called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a tenant that was allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging the building he lives in.
John Matagilele was later arrested after resisting arrest and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 22, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) contacted traffic officers regarding a three-vehicle collision in the village of Fagaima.
The suspect was issued an E-Citation and was later charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by a term of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 3, 2025, a concerned mother of a minor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to file a report against her ex-husband alleging he assaulted their daughter.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that he was allegedly assaulted by an unknown bus driver for no reason.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...