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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A passenger in a vehicle pulled over by police for a traffic violation was arrested and charged with violating local drug laws. During the arrest, the passenger, Samuelu Tipa, resisted arrest — allegedly punching a police officer several times.
Tipa made his initial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Jan. 14, 2021 about 10:35p.m, several police officers patrolling Nu’uuli heading west near Manu’a’s Store observed a truck heading east with one headlamp working. Police initiated a traffic stop and noticed that not only did the driver have red and watery eyes but a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Happy Valley is now in custody after he was arrested last month in a traffic stop. William Lavea was taken into custody and held for 48 hours after police allegedly discovered a quantity of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash inside the vehicle.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for stealing was arrested by police on the allegation he violated local drug laws. Uati Teofilo was a passenger in a van that was pulled over by police last month in Ottoville where two small baggies containing marijuana were found in the pocket...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 42-year-old taxi driver accused of disturbing the peace at a Nu’uuli store is now being charged with drug possession after police searched his vehicle and found two small baggies containing marijuana.
Ioane Ili, who is on probation for a stealing conviction 4 years ago...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested and charged for violating local drug laws after police allegedly discovered drugs in his possession during a traffic stop last year.
According to the government, Molesi Sene has been considered by police as a Person of Interest (POI) for many months,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man with several bench warrants and a large number of traffic fines was arrested last week on allegations of unlawful drug possession.
Taeao Auelua made his initial appearance in District Court and bail was set at $5,000 cash. He is charged with one count of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man with several bench warrants and a large number of traffic fines was arrested last week on allegations of unlawful drug possession.
Taeao Auelua made his initial appearance in District Court and bail was set at $5,000 cash. He is charged with one count of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle pulled over for a traffic violation is now charged for violating local drug laws.
Shane Taupau made his initial appearance in District Court last week. He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, an unclassified felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with a previous stealing and fraud conviction is now facing drug charges after investigators discovered drugs in a rental car that was reported stolen over two months ago.
Tafi Agaese made his initial appearance in court last month.
He is charged with unlawful...