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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call of an alleged child abuse incident in the village of Aasu.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a victim of an alleged assault walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) along with his wife and two kids to report an incident that occurred in Sogi, Leone.
The defendant, Sa'e Sa’e, was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sabrina Suluaʻi Mahuka, the founder of Finafinau, is leading a sign-on letter to collectively demonstrate the strong opposition of the community to deep-sea mining (DSM) activities in the waters surrounding our islands. This initiative also highlights the group’s deep...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Audit Office of American Samoa conducted a detailed audit of the Criminal Justice Planning Agency’s (CJPA) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program and uncovered significant discrepancies in grant expenditures.
The findings were documented in a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a violent family altercation in the village of Amanave allegedly escalated into a group assault that left two people injured and resulted in the arrest of five women, including defendants: Aileen Iti (AKA Emma), Saini Iti, Mehanu Vaielua, Menarisa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a late-night confrontation involving a machete in the village of Amanave allegedly escalated into threats, property damage, and a physical struggle with police officers, resulting in the arrests of defendants Niko Mania and Sione Robert.
Robert was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaaliʻi Nikolao Pula at the conclusion of the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, released a general memorandum outlining the Territory's financial performance and several prudent management measures to ensure continued fiscal stability for the remainder of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Audit Office uncovered more than 100 unregistered government vehicles during its audit of the American Samoa Government (ASG) fleet of light-duty vehicles.
This is outlined in an Audit Report dated April 1, 2026, endorsed by the Territorial Auditor,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s law enforcement officers in recognition of National Police Week (May 10-16), and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th yearly).
“Thank you to our law enforcement officers for their dedication and service....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2026, a woman called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported a break-in at a residence in the village of Leone.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months,...