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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting a 14-year-old family member was arrested by police and he’s now being charged. When questioned by police, the defendant, Taotofi Salesa stated that the reason why he did this to his relative was to teach him a lesson because he always...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 39-year-old uncle accused of sexually abusing his 16-year-old niece at their home is now in custody after he was arrested last month pursuant to an arrest warrant from the court.
The defendant made his initial appearance in Court where his bail is set at $15,000.
He is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A taxi driver and a passenger who were arrested and charged for violating local drug laws after police executed a search warrant on a taxi cab in Nu’uuli last year have entered into a plea agreement with the government.
Joseph Maluilafitaga and Ben Toia appeared in court...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation was ordered by the court last month to serve out the remaining 10 months of a 20-month sentence from a 2019 case. The decision came after the court found Onosa’i in violation of conditions of his 5-year probation.
Onosa’i was found guilty by the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man allegedly found with a glass pipe containing methamphetamine (meth) inside his vehicle when police pulled him over for a traffic violation two months ago, was arrested and charged last month.
Ulua’ipou Malo made his initial appearance in Court last month.
He is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police arrested a man from Happy Valley in the Tafuna area last month, for the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl. The man made his initial appearance in Court last month. He is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a class D felony; and endangering the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man from Pavaiai with a long criminal history entered into a plea agreement with the government last week during proceedings before the Court.
Fiti Lago, who is on probation, was initially charged with 4 misdemeanors including two counts of third-degree assault,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for burglary and stealing is now back in court on another stealing allegation.
Folasa Filimaua, also known as Sa Fili was released from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) in November of last year after serving 28-months detention....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old man who was released by the court four months ago on his own recognizance under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested for alleged possession of marijuana.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with a long criminal history was taken into custody last month after police picked him up for a public peace disturbance (PPD) in the Tafuna area.
Filitoa Apelu, 35, who has a previous assault and stealing conviction from 2014, made his initial appearance in court...