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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2024, a mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her son who allegedly stole her new vehicle from their home.
The defendant was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Tampering in the First Degree, a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 11, 2024, a high school counselor contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged harassment of a 17- year-old minor by her 25-year-old boyfriend.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Resisting Arrest, a class A misdemeanor...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the nominee for Secretary of the Interior.
“Governor Burgum is a seasoned executive as a two-term governor and former technology CEO, and a great choice to lead the Department of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Deputy Elections Commissioner Tavai Fiti Tavai has responded to a Samoa News inquiry regarding the legality of the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections, due to concerns of the potential legal implications if, following a Pula & Pulu victory in next week's runoff, the Lemanu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 11, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported an alleged assault of her mother by her brother.
The defendant was apprehended while sleeping inside his mother’s house and charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 11, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault of her 13 year-old nephew.
As a result, four individuals were arrested and charged.
Noah Ah Far was charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage this week of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which she cosponsored.
The bill would eliminate two provisions of the Social Security Act that unfairly reduce benefits for more than 2 million Americans...
Washington, D.C. — In welcoming the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata calls the nomination historic for Samoan women.
“This is a historic nomination for a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 31, 2024, a villager contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding a male individual allegedly causing a disturbance by yelling profanities and the Samoan war cry (fa’aumu) in their village.
The defendant was arrested and charged with Count 1: Public...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the announcement that President-elect Trump is nominating Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as the next Secretary of State.
“This is one of the most important positions in the U.S. Government, and Senator Rubio is an excellent...