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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.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The joint Fono hearings for the FY 2026 government budget began on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 with Treasurer Mr. Donald “Don” Kruse and Budget Director Mrs. Tauaisafune “Taua” Taifane taking center stage for questions about the budget document and its numbers from the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 25, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her brother who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening to hurt her and her mother.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 27, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station received a call regarding an alleged assault at a store involving a customer and an employee.
The customer was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation hosted its third series of capacity building training endeavors focusing on Pre-Employment Transition Services for students with disabilities.
Through the partnership fashioned by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Seven men appeared in the District Court this week on gambling charges.
The defendants, Floyd Amotai, Christopher Vaega, Sinapati Tuufanua, Bin Feng, Fogavao Ese, Cajetan Diongi Makuisa, and Te Qin Huang are all out on bail.
Court filings stated that on April 28, 2025...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 28, 2025, the Leone Police Station (LPS) received a call from a concerned taxi driver who reported an alleged domestic dispute between a couple.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a class D felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 28, 2025, a mother contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) regarding her son, who allegedly assaulted her after she refused to give him her car keys.
The suspect was later arrested after resisting arrest and was charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Manchester, NH (09/09/2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point...