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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of August 14th, the American Samoa Department of Health has reported 48 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever within the territory, as detailed in a health advisory issued over the weekend. This outbreak has prompted a proactive response from local health authorities to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 12, 2025, a business owner walked into the Tafuna Police Station to report one of his employees who allegedly stole a large amount of money from his business by forging checks.
According to the court affidavit, on April 12th, the owner of a local business (the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is conducting an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a mechanics shop situated in Lions Park. During this incident, a government vehicle belonging to the Department of Search and Rescue was allegedly removed.
The vehicle in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 6, 2025, a concerned mother contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported her son for allegedly assaulting his wife and causing a disturbance.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Search and Rescue has officially suspended the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Lealā Sliding Rock on Tuesday, last week.
Utumoe Alefosio, the director of the Department, confirmed with local media that the search...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Maiava Sinasina Saveasiūleo William Joseph Langkilde peacefully departed this world on August 8, 2025, in American Samoa. His passing was sudden.
Although he was known as Maiava or Sinasina to many, to his loved ones and friends he was simply “JOE”.
Joe was born on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) seeking assistance regarding her husband who allegedly assaulted her, her daughter and her daughter-in-law.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 2: Assault...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 7, 2025, a man called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report his sister-in-law who allegedly assaulted him and his wife at church.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 1, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call transferred from the headquarters in Fagatogo regarding a distressed grandmother seeking assistance regarding her grandson who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect fled the scene...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 1, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her boyfriend had allegedly assaulted her in her home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...