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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 12, 2026, a woman was arrested and taken into custody following an alleged domestic violence incident involving her husband at their residence in Kokoland.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 11, 2026, a man was arrested and later taken into custody following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife at their residence in Pago Pago.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 9, 2026, a domestic disturbance near the Ili‘ili Golf Course resulted in the arrest of a woman following an alleged assault involving a flashlight and rocks.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV) - a class D...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 9, 2026, a domestic violence incident unfolded outside a local store in the village of Fagatogo, leading to the arrest of a man with a reported history of similar offenses.
The disturbance occurred in a busy commercial area during the morning hours, drawing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 10, 2026, a 38-year-old woman reported to police that she was violently assaulted by her longtime partner earlier this month, an incident that left her with missing teeth, head injuries, and lasting fear for her safety.
Police said the victim arrived at the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2026, a disturbing domestic violence incident left three women injured and placed an infant child in serious danger, according to the affidavit filed in the District Court on Jan. 8th.
The defendant was charged with the following:
Counts 1, 2, & 3:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 6, 2026, police received a report at approximately 9:28 a.m. from a woman who stated that her husband had threatened her with a machete and strangled her during an argument inside their home in the early morning hours.
The defendant was charged with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 20, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call, concerning a man causing a disturbance at an employee break area of a local business in Malaeimi.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 25, 2025, at approximately 10:09 p.m., police received a report that a man was cursing and making threats in front of a gas station in Tafuna, during a heated confrontation.
Mr. Miracle Alailima was charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:12 a.m., police received a call reporting a burglary during the night at a retail store in Ottoville.
Mr. Vaaulia Tagoai was charged with the following:
Count 1: Stealing - a class C felony, punishable by a term of imprisonment not...





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