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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 17, 2025, a female called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother allegedly assaulted their 63-year-old mother with a broom and tried to strangle her. The suspect also threatened to kill his family.
He was apprehended immediately and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a female was seeking help after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
The husband was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1 & 3: Private Peace Disturbance (...
Apia, SAMOA — The New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) says the Scientific Research Organization of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui.
The Manawanui sunk in October 2024 due to crew error.
NZDF commodore Andrew Brown said the research organization is keeping...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency (ASMSA) Director Louise Kuaea testified before the House Health Committee on the status of Medicaid services in the Territory last week and this week her agency held its 2025 Annual Medicaid Health Summit, rounding off two weeks...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2024, a couple walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) along with a business owner regarding a damaged rental vehicle. The wife alleged that her husband (suspect) damaged the vehicle during an altercation.
The suspect/ husband was later charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 18, 2025, a concerned relative contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported her nephew who allegedly assaulted his sister with a cooking pot.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 42nd American Samoa Annual Science Fair is underway this week at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium through to March 28th, showcasing the remarkable talents of budding young scientists from elementary schools across the Territory. Day 2 of the Fair featured...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Marine Patrol Division completed a successful and urgent rescue operation on Saturday afternoon in the treacherous waters off Lauli’i.
Four teenagers were unexpectedly swept out to sea by strong currents. At approximately 5 p.m., the Marine Patrol Division received a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 14, 2025, a bus driver contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged domestic dispute between a couple on his bus.
The victim and suspect were both escorted out of the bus with the suspect later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 11, 2025, a concerned mother walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her daughter was allegedly raped by a 55-year-old male.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Child Molestation, a class A felony punishable by a...