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Gatoaitele Charged with Driving Under the Influence

Gatoaitele Charged with Driving Under the Influence
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Renowned Samoan poet, playwright, writer and newspaper editor Gatoaitele Savea Sano Malifa faces a DUI charge following an incident Thursday afternoon at Vailoa Faleata.

Deputy Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo said Gatoaitele crashed into the back of a vehicle along the main road at Vailoa while traffic police were conducting a road block.

“He was given the breathalyzer test when he crashed into the back of a car during the road block,” said Auapaau.

The incident occured around 6pm Thursday evening and according to police, Gatoaitele was released Friday morning and is due to appear in Court on 31 August 2021.

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Marieta H Ilalio Marieta Heidi Ilalio has been writing since 2003 after graduating from the American Samoa Community College in Pago. She comes from the village of Tufulele is a freelance contributor to Samoa Global News.

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