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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 28-year-old male has been arrested and charged on the allegation that he assaulted his 26-year-old girlfriend and threatened to kill her and her family.
Andrew Ualesi made his initial appearance in court last month.
Ualesi is charged with false imprisonment and public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 26-year old man from Tafuna was arrested by police last month on the allegation that he assaulted a Filipino man and stole his phone and speaker. When arrested by police, one hand-rolled marijuana was found inside his wallet.
Seiula Taumaloto made his initial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Iliili accused of attempting to assault his uncle’s wife while she was holding her 18-month-old grandson was arrested last month.
Ameperosa Viliamu, 32, made his initial appearance in District Court where Judge Elvis P. Patea granted a motion from the defense...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of pointing a knife at a woman’s throat in the presence of their two young children was arrested and he’s now in custody. While arresting the man, police found a baggie of methamphetamine and marijuana joints on him.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 40-year-old man convicted of assaulting another man by stabbing his neck with a knife and punching him in the face multiple times is going to jail.
Tafito Matini, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, unable to post a $15,000 surety bond, has been ordered...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of sexually abusing his 16-year-old sister-in-law was arrested by police last month after the victim’s stepfather filed a complaint with the police. When apprehended, officers discovered illegal drugs in the suspect’s possession.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man from Tafuna with a long criminal history entered into a plea agreement with the government two weeks ago in District Court.
Avei Tupuse, who is on probation, was initially charged with 4 misdemeanors including 2 counts of third degree assault, resisting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man who assaulted another man by punching him in the face and kicking him multiple times while he was on the ground was sentenced last week to 24 months behind bars.
Livisitone Valoaga was initially charged with third degree assault; third degree property damage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 47-year-old man who called police to report that a group of men were trying to assault him was later arrested on the allegation that he and his friend assaulted another man.
Filipo Amosa made his initial appearance last month in court where his bail was set at $10,000...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A taxi driver was arrested again last month on the allegation that he violated conditions of his 5-year probation, which was handed down by the High Court 4 years ago.
Alefosio Pele, who has been in custody since his arrest three weeks ago pursuant to an arrest warrant,...