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Some devilish behavior can be expected this time of year, HOWEVER animals are often the targets of these ‘pranks’. But a treat for some can be a cruel trick for a dog or cat. Here are some tips to help keep your animals safe on this haunting holiday:
Most importantly, keep cats inside...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 30, 2025, an individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance inside a store.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2025, a distressed victim of a domestic dispute called the Fagatogo Central Police Station (FPS) and requested assistance with her common law partner.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a historic milestone for island healthcare, the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) has introduced the territory’s first-ever portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. Developed by Hyperfine, Inc., the Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System allows non...
DOE's Career and Technical Education Division held a Career Day for elementary students from the West Side. The goal was to help young learners understand the importance of choosing a career path early on. Students participated in workshops led by local professionals from various fields. Each...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 16, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a former employee allegedly stole from her.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 9, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station received a call from a man reporting his brother for allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) has been officially selected to host the 2026 East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC), scheduled for February 2–7th in Pago Pago, American Samoa. This event will bring together top junior athletes from across the region,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 20, 2025, a woman contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported two men who were allegedly fighting over land.
Both suspects were arrested and later charged as follows:
Fa'atulu Samana was charged with:
Count 1: Possession of Unlicensed Arms, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 20, 2025, a woman called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance.
The suspect had fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...