court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 22, 2026, a man accused of threatening his longtime girlfriend with a knife during a domestic dispute that unfolded in front of her 11-year-old daughter, left family members fearful for their safety.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2026, a man was allegedly accused of unlawfully entering a residence in the village of Aua, reportedly in search of food.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by up to seven years...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a Faleniu man was charged after allegedly throwing a hammer and other tools at his sister during a heated domestic dispute that prompted police intervention over two consecutive days. The suspect was arrested after allegedly becoming enraged inside his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man was causing a disturbance at their home including threatening to kill members of their household.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 19, 2026, a woman contacted the local police station to report that two people were allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging her property in Fagatogo.
The call resulted in the arrest of two men, later identified as Maselusi Salaga and Xavier Wright.
Both were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 16, 2026, a woman walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) accompanied by three minors to file a complaint against a man who allegedly sexually abused his stepsons and daughter. The minors’ ages range from 9 to 13.
The defendant was later arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 13, 2026, a concerned father contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that his son was allegedly assaulted by a male individual following a confrontation that stemmed from a near traffic incident involving members of a church youth group.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 12, 2026, an individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that Iosefa Iosefo was causing a disturbance in Utulei at the Su’igaula Malae. The incident led to the arrest of the defendant and another individual, Falema’i Falema’i.
Iosefo was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 11, 2026, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that an individual was allegedly causing a disturbance at the ASNAP office in Utulei.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 12, 2026, a man was arrested after allegedly damaging his family’s home by attempting to start a fire following an argument over travel plans.
The defendant, Tony Iosua was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...