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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2026, a 14‑year‑old girl was escorted to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) by her father and two teachers to report repeated sexual assaults by a 42‑year‑old neighbor.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1 & 2: Rape - a Class B Felony, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ongoing police investigation into the three officers implicated in the alleged assault of a man in Leloloa is advancing steadily, according to Police Commissioner Taaga Saite Moliga, who confirmed that the comprehensive police report has been formally submitted to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 25, 2026, at approximately 10:26am hours, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a peace disturbance that had occurred outside the LMS Church in the village of Utulei.
Responding officers arrived at the scene shortly after and made...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 11, 2026, a man identified as Aipolomaka Toafa arrived at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) accompanied by his employer, Ben Sauvao, to report an assault that had occurred at his place of employment.
The suspect, Alapati Tuifaiga, was charged with a single...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A woman appeared in the District Court this week on criminal charges including second-degree murder in relation to the death of a 48-year-old woman.
Maryann Galo is held without bail. Galo is facing two counts of murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 17, 2026, a man walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that a domestic dispute had placed a young child at risk of serious injury. Alcohol was involved.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was taken into custody following a late-night disturbance after he allegedly would not lower the volume of his music, when asked by a couple, according to the District Court affidavit, filed on January 22, 2026.
The suspect, Suti Misipati was later arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2026, police arrested a man in connection with an alleged domestic assault on his wife in Ili‘ili after she reported being punched repeatedly in the face and later threatened with death, according to a police report.
The suspect was later arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — January 20, 2026, a quiet Monday afternoon turned chaotic in Fagatogo after a domestic dispute escalated into violence, prompting a police investigation and foot pursuit through the village hills.
The suspect, identified by authorities as Stye Sione, remains at large...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In January 17, 2026, a woman later identified as Caroline Matautia was taken into custody by police following an alleged assault on a woman in the village of Vaitogi during the early hours of Saturday morning.
The suspect was later arrested and charged as follows:
Count...