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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 2, 2025, police officers were dispatched to Lion's Park where a group of people were causing a disturbance.
A suspect was later apprehended 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 July 19, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a hit and run incident in Nuuuli.
The suspect did turn himself in at a later time and was charged with:
Count 1: Failure to Render Aid, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 31, 2025, an individual called the Leone Police Station (LPS) requesting assistance regarding two men who were allegedly causing a disturbance in the villages of Asili and Amaluia.
One of the suspects was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Underage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 30, 2025, a concerned mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her older son allegedly assaulted her 12-year-old son. The mother claimed she was concerned for the safety of her other children and wanted the suspect away from them.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 1, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two individuals who were allegedly in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.
Of note, the affidavit is dated July 31, 2025 — when it was filed at the District Court of American Samoa Clerk’s Office.
It’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 22, 2025, a woman in Ofu, Manu’a contacted the authorities in Ofu regarding an alleged assault with a hammer on her husband.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the First Degree, a class A felony punishable by a term of life...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation received a call from a concerned mother reporting an alleged domestic dispute between her son and his wife.
The mother also reported that her son assaulted his wife after accusing her of having an affair with his father.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) asking for assistance regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and blocking the main road in Faleniu.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 14, 2025, a concerned citizen contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported a man who allegedly stole a phone that was retrieved during the chase.
Police officers apprehended the suspect and he was later charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2025, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two individuals who were later charged with Count 1: Prohibited Place of Consumption, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of $500.00, or both imprisonment and fine.
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![Ma and Faletoi were booked and confined at the Tafuna Correctional Facility for 48 hours. [SN file photo] TCF PAINTED WALL AT GATE](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tcf_gate_with_painted_wall_9.jpg?itok=TsNgyBsi)
![The victim was transported to Pago Pago on July 24, 2025 for further medical assessment. [SN file photo] LBJ HOSPITAL](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lyndon-b-johnson-tropical-medical-center-office_106.jpeg?itok=1LM1oYCh)



