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Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — Two men were arrested and charged after police officers allegedly discovered drugs, guns and money inside a black bag found when their vehicle was searched.
Faafetai Lefatia Jr, also know as “UNA BOY” and Daisy Mareko were arrested by police on Thursday of last week, Nov...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The court has suspended a 6-month jail term for a man convicted of endangering the welfare of a child, and instead, placed him on probation for 6 months subject to several conditions.
Orepa Amani Jr, who was released on bond appeared in court this week for sentencing and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 27-year-old man who was picked up by police, pursuant to an arrest warrant from the court, on the allegation that he unlawfully entered the home of another family and stole several items including 3 big fine mats, is now being charged with unlawful possession of drugs...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was arrested last Thursday morning after drugs and ammunition were found inside his vehicle was released by the court yesterday morning, after the government was unable to file any charges against him.
Faamalu Vili’s name was on yesterday’s court calendar....
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's government has asked China to assist with acquiring a robot to help combat drug trafficking from American Samoa.
The Revenue Minister, Tialavea Tionisio Hunt told the Samoa Observer newspaper the government has made the request to the Chinese government.
Tialavea said the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Associate Justice Fiti Sunia has taken under advisement a motion filed by Samuel Gaisoa through his defense attorney, Marcellus Talaimalo Uiagalelei, seeking an order to allow the government to reveal the identity of their confidential informant (CI).
Gaisoa, who is out...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police carried out more than 20 drug raids last year and Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has again called for “effective strategies” to combat the flow of drugs and illegal weapons into the territory, which will host for the first time this year, the annual conference of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — District Court Judge Fiti Sunia has found probable cause to bind over to the High Court, the government's case against Samuel Gaisoa, who is expected to enter a 'not guilty' plea this morning during arraignment.
Gaisoa, who is out on $50,000 bond, is facing multiple...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite strong opposition from the defense attorney on the new allegation against Tautua Letasi, police officers continue to search for one of the most wanted men in American Samoa.
Letasi, who has several outstanding warrants in his name, is scheduled to appear in High...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The FY 2019 budget is the top priority on the agenda as the Fono reconvened this week following a three-week mid session recess. Many issues were raised by faipule during the first week House members returned to work after a recess that was taken to preserve session days...