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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 19, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her husband who allegedly assaulted her in front of a store.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
New York City, NEW YORK — From America Samoa, Colorado, DC, to Pennsylvania, four teachers open doors for students to address taboo topics, feel pride in hometowns. And like most teachers, the nation’s top four educators wear many hats.
They are journalism advisors, volleyball coaches, mentors,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the Swains Island House member on a 30-day suspension, pending an apology to the House members for his unruly behavior — tearing his own shirt, loud outbursts including threats, and refusing to listen to the House Speaker — it was only a matter of time before...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2024, a male individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his sister’s ex-boyfriend had been causing a disturbance and trespassing despite being told numerous times to stay away. The defendant was still at large during the time of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 18, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged disturbance from their neighbors. The suspect allegedly stoned his sister’s house and assaulted her in the presence of her 6-month-old baby.
The suspect was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean raised concerns Monday regarding the confirmation process of directors for offices under the Governor's Office and independent agencies.
He directed his question to Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono, Chairman of the Government Operations...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Continuing the discussion about senators; concerns about the heads of bureaus or offices under the Governor’s Office not being confirmed by the Fono on Monday, the Senate Government Operations Committee held a hearing yesterday on a bill amending the requirements and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 17, 2024, a male defendant was arrested for allegedly stoning an elementary school building because he was trying to talk to his wife.
The defendant fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 16, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a male individual, with two others helping him, were allegedly causing a disturbance, and had assaulted her husband.
Mika Lotu was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As Pacific people, we rely on local fish far more than people living on the mainland and now we’re being warned about the growing problem of microplastics.
Look around your kitchen, market, and seashore at all the plastic items you see. But what about microplastics, the...