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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 38-year-old man accused of assaulting another person with a piece of metal has pled out.
Fred Sopoaga, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, unable to post a $10,000 bond, appeared in High Court this week for a Change of Plea hearing.
He was originally...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 31-year-old bus driver has admitted that on/or about July 13, 2018 he had in his possession a glass pipe containing methamphetamine.
Henry Fa’apale appeared in court last week for a Change of Plea hearing. He was represented by Assistant Public Defender Rob McNeill,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old uncle accused of inappropriate touching will fight the allegations against him at trial. Samoa News is withholding the name of the defendant to protect the identity of the victim.
According to the government’s case, the defendant is accused of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man with two pending cases in High Court was arrested last week on allegations that he assaulted his 25-year-old cousin and stole his money.
Elliott Siaumau Jr. is not new to the court system. He made his initial appearance before Judge Elvis P. Patea last...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting another man who was eventually hospitalized, made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday morning.
Bail for Maranata Leaumoana remains at $5,000 despite a request for bail reduction by his attorney, Assistant...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men were hauled off to jail following an alleged fight that was sparked by an argument over meth.
Vincent Tofia Paopao and Lemasanimaleea Mapu made their initial appearances in District Court last Thursday. They are both set for pretrial conference on April 10....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Simanu Tofa was sentenced this past Monday following a plea agreement that was accepted by the District Court.
Tofa, charged in three separate criminal matters, not including an order to show case for probation revocation and a High Court case that is set to go to a jury...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man facing charges for allegedly assaulting an 8-year-old boy has been released on his own recognizance. Ulisese Vaofusi is charged with public peace disturbance, third degree assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Vaofusi made his initial appearance in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Additional felony charges could be filed by the government against a man accused of assaulting one of his co-workers this past Monday, Feb. 18 in Aoloau.
Faafetai Iese is charged with private peace disturbance and third degree assault. He made his initial appearance in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was charged following an altercation with his sister has pled guilty to third degree assault, as a class A misdemeanor.
Hinelaia Niue appeared in District Court yesterday morning for a pretrial conference. Through his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Anna...