court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 8, 2024, a witness contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a male individual walking around with a baseball bat and allegedly threatening two minors.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third Degree (As...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 10, 2024, a mother reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that her son was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third Degree (As a C Misd.) (DV)), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 20, 2024, a concerned mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her 15-year-old daughter had left their home without permission, and was later dropped off near their house by a man she allegedly suspected that her daughter was seeing.
Two...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 5, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a witness claiming a male individual damaged a rental vehicle.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Property Damage in the Third Degree, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 10, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a victim being stabbed during a brawl at the Flame’s Bar parking lot in Tafuna.
The two suspects, Frieda Fonoti and Alexia Young, were apprehended and later charged separately with the following...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 3, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a female individual (later identified as the victim) reporting that a male individual had assaulted her and then threatened her and her family with a gun.
The defendant was apprehended and later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 3, 2024, traffic officers patrolling in the Tafuna area were waved down by a security guard from the Flame’s Bar. A 19 year-old had been escorted out of the bar and was allegedly causing a disturbance outside.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 4, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation to report her brother who allegedly assaulted her minor daughters and then threatened to hit her.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Endangering the Welfare of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 31, 2024, a mother reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that her son had allegedly been assaulted by an unknown male. However, the investigation revealed that her son was the suspect.
Tofia Paopao was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 30, 2024, a concerned mother contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report her son who allegedly assaulted her grandson.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...