domestic abuse
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested last month on the allegation that he assaulted his girlfriend and threatened to kill her and her family if she reported the incident to authorities has denied all accusations.
During his arrest, cops discovered a hand rolled marijuana cigarette inside the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In two separate cases, men were arrested and charged for disturbing the peace inside their homes by assaulting their wives and making unreasonable noise. The alleged domestic violence cases occurred after the men consumed alcohol with their friends.
During the arrest,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for assaulting his partner is now back in court on the allegation that he has again assaulted the same victim — his partner.
Calvin Seumanutafa, 36, was sentenced by the High Court in November of last year made his initial appearance in this...
Suva, FIJI — Research has revealed that gender-based violence in Pacific Island nations was exacerbated at the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Gender Specialist Fiona Hukula said the cry to be heard and rescued from these existential crises for women were real....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man was arrested by police last month in relation to allegations of a sexual relationship with his 15-year-old niece for a period of over 3 months.
During his arrest, police discovered drugs in the defendant’s possession.
(To protect the identity of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 48-year-old man from Nu’uuli accused of assaulting his girlfriend told the court the allegations against him are true.
The defendant, who has been in custody since his arrested in May of this year, appeared in Court last week for a change of plea hearing.
The...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — A 29-year-old man from Samoa accused of assaulting his girlfriend with a rock and later punching her in the face denied the allegation against him.
The man, who has been in custody since his arrested in Mar. 17, 2022, unable to post a $10,000 surety bond, appeared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men who were passengers in a taxi are now in the custody of police in relation to drug charges.
John Jr and Kelekolio Smith made their initial appearances in the District Court last month.
Kelekolio is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana while John Jr is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to kill her was arrested and charged. John Vaivao, is charged with one count of 2nd-degree assault involving domestic violence and felonious restraint involving domestic violence, both class D felonies,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend outside of their house was arrested and is now in custody. When he was arrested at the scene, a glass pipe containing meth was found inside his pants pocket.
The man is charged with one count of unlawful possession of meth, an...