court report
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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 11, 2026, a man was arrested for punching his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in the village of Puapua.
The defendant, Samuelu Taunaola was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 10, 2026, a woman in distress called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her stepson allegedly threatened to kill her during an altercation outside her residence in Aua.
The defendant, Sione Pulou, was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 9, 2026, a man, residing in Vaitogi, was charged after allegedly striking another man in the face with a metal utility bar during a dispute.
The suspect, Vevesi Pesamino was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 45-year-old Lauli'i man made his initial appearance in District Court on June 11, 2026, in connection with allegations that he threatened to shoot a woman during a dispute involving the removal of a village curfew bell from land claimed by the Aulava family.
The...