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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An overstayer from Samoa who told the court last week that his wife has already filed papers to renew his immigration status has been remanded to custody without bail until his next hearing on Feb. 26th.
Migao Siliga appeared twice last week before District Court Judge...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An overstayer from Samoa convicted of using a stick to strike the head of a minor has been ordered by Associate Justice Fiti Sunia to depart the territory after he is released from jail.
After several continuances in Teofilo Kuka’s sentencing — so both attorneys could...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting another man during a drinking session last week is now in custody after police allegedly found 2 small baggies containing illegal drugs and a glass pipe — also containing drugs — in his possession.
Adam Nikolao made his initial appearance in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 42-year-old male accused of disturbing the peace in Fagaima made his initial appearance in District Court last week, where he entered a ‘not guilty’ plea to the charges against him.
Thomas Taala, a.k.a. “Thomas Viliamu” is charged with third degree assault, third...
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.
Valoaga Kome was initially charged with third degree assault; third degree property damage;...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Samoa accused of assaulting his 55-year-old uncle with a metal pipe, and then damaging the elderly man's vehicle has entered into a plea agreement with the government.
Tautua Alesana, 25, was initially charged with second degree assault and first degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Turns out, a man accused of stabbing his uncle with a knife has an active arrest warrant for a sex case from two years ago. Viane Tagaiilima, who is in custody on a ‘no bail’ status, made his initial appearance in court last week.
He is charged in two separate cases. In...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bail is set at $500 for Apelu Fonotia, who was taken into custody last week following an incident in Fagaima where he is alleged to have gone to his neighbor’s home with a knife, punched a man in the face, and challenged others to a fight.
Fonotia made his initial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police took into custody last Tuesday night two men, following a fight in Nuuuli, according to court information. The accused, Frank Isala and Willie Faapoi, made their initial appearances Wednesday in District Court.
Isala is charged with two counts of third degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 24-year-old male from Samoa accused of stabbing someone in the neck multiple times over a year ago, has admitted to the accusation.
Arborday Utulele appeared in court this past week for a Change of Plea hearing. Prosecuting the case is Assistant Attorney General Doug...