court report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 4, 2026, a concerned family member walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) with the victim and reported a disturbing physical abuse case involving a vulnerable 32-year-old woman with a cognitive disability.
The call led to the arrest and confinement of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2026, a disturbing incident inside a supermarket in Pago Pago ended with the arrest of Daniel Lauama, who allegedly forcibly grabbed a woman from behind and attempted to kiss her in public, causing her to suffer an injury while she was trying to escape.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 28, 2026 a domestic dispute involving assault in the village of Tafuna was reported, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption.
A man was later charged him with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2026 a domestic disturbance in the village of Pavaiai that began with allegations of child abuse resulted in the arrest of both parents, the intervention of child welfare officials, and the placement of a one-year-old child into protective custody.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 30, 2026, at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call reporting that a man, later identified as Agape Faumuina, was causing a disturbance and making inappropriate advances toward a store employee in Kokoland, leaving the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A domestic disturbance on the afternoon of March 30, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old male individual after the situation allegedly escalated into violence, threats, and the use of a machete.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2026, a land dispute in the village of Nuuuli escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving three men injured and resulting in the arrest of one individual.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 18, 2026, a violent altercation at a bus stop in the village of Utulei resulted in multiple individuals being identified and questioned by police following an assault that left a woman with visible injuries.
One of the defendants was charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 28, 2026, a distressed pregnant woman walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) early in the morning and reported that her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 25, 2026, local police responded to a reported assault in the village of Aoa, where a man allegedly punched another individual in the face following an ongoing dispute between the two parties.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1 : Assault...