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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 3, 2026, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that his sister allegedly assaulted their 83-year-old father inside their home in Iliiili.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 1, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting police assistance at his in-laws' residence in Vaitogi. The reporter stated that his father-in-law was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with his wife.
The suspect reportedly fled the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After the intense budget dispute in March — when the Fono accused the administration of violating budget law and moved to pursue legal action against the Pula and Pulu administration — a noticeably conciliatory atmosphere emerged between the Legislative and Executive...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has issued a declaration to enhance public safety and address bridge maintenance issues across the territory. This action follows a notification from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that several bridges exhibit structural...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa election office has confirmed to Uifa'atali Amata that her candidacy has been certified, and she is officially on the ballot for 2026 as Aumua Amata. The Election Office certification, which verifies the necessary signatures by eligible voters, and all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 29, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a victim reporting that her brother-in-law was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening to set their home on fire.
The suspect, later identified as Malaefua Leao, was arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men are facing criminal charges after allegedly firing a handgun during an Independence Day celebration near Lions Park in Tafuna, where hundreds of people had gathered to watch fireworks and attend a public concert.
The suspects were later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has made a significant decision in law enforcement leadership by appointing Commander Lauti Tautalaso'o Moliga as the new Acting Police Commissioner. Commander Lauti, who previously served as head of the Governor's security detail, brings a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has joined Pacific leaders in condemning the People's Republic of China's test launch of a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific last week.
In a statement, the Governor emphasized that the test has drawn understandable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 25, 2026, a man accused of repeatedly striking his father with a cricket bat during a domestic dispute in Vaitogi is facing criminal charges after allegedly fleeing the scene before police arrived.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...