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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 10, 2026, a routine arrest at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) reportedly led to the surprised discovery of an inmate hiding inside a vehicle driven by a corrections officer.
According to the court affidavit, Faiesea Kupu , a 36-year-old corrections officer,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call of an alleged child abuse incident in the village of Aasu.
The defendant 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 20, 2026, a victim of an alleged assault walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) along with his wife and two kids to report an incident that occurred in Sogi, Leone.
The defendant, Sa'e Sa’e, was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a violent family altercation in the village of Amanave allegedly escalated into a group assault that left two people injured and resulted in the arrest of five women, including defendants: Aileen Iti (AKA Emma), Saini Iti, Mehanu Vaielua, Menarisa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a late-night confrontation involving a machete in the village of Amanave allegedly escalated into threats, property damage, and a physical struggle with police officers, resulting in the arrests of defendants Niko Mania and Sione Robert.
Robert was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2026, a woman called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported a break-in at a residence in the village of Leone.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 17, 2026, a disturbance at the McDonald's drive-thru allegedly escalated into threats against police officers, a brief vehicle pursuit, and an arrest in Petesa, resulting in criminal charges against defendant Joel Malauulu.
Malaulu was later charged with:
Count...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2026, a woman called the Leone Police Station (LPS) and reported that Asotau Uikirifi allegedly caused an early-morning disturbance, including threatening to assault another family member.
The defendant was later arrested .
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a defendant appeared before the District Court in connection with allegations stemming from an incident involving a minor — a female relative — in a case that has raised serious concerns about the safety and protection of children within the home.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Court filings submitted on April 20, 2026, detail allegations of severe child abuse involving a 5-year-old girl who authorities say was repeatedly beaten by her father, leaving visible bruises across multiple parts of her body and prompting intervention from law...