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Samuel Saunders was charged for sexually abusing a minor on June 25. The affidavit of Officer Clark Willyander stated that 45-year-0ld Saunders on June 25 grabbed, hugged, kissed and fondled the victim’s private parts.The affidavit stated that the victim tried to push the defendant away but he was …

Five grand larcenies, three burglaries and theft and four malicious mischief incidents were reported from August 6 through August 10. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that a woman called on August 6 and reported that an unknown suspect entered a room at a hotel in Airai and stole cell phone …

Rahall led the U.S. congressional delegation that visited Palau. “It looks favorable,” Rahall said.He added that the delegation has an “informative” meeting with the members of Compact Review Commission.The extension has been approved by the US Government Office of Management and Budget and has the…

The measure stated that it is important existing roadways to the economy of the republic and finds that the country must commit to properly maintaining all roads under its jurisdiction. “The Olbiil Era Kelulau finds that road maintenance isof utmost national importance, and finds that it is best to…

The suspect has been identified but no arrest has been made yet, police said. Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that the suspect fled the scene after the altercation with the victim.The incident was reported to the police on Friday at 6:05 pm at a residence in Madelaii.Police report indicated…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon said that police has already identified the suspect but no arrest has been made yet. Aguon said a man called police on Sunday at 6:15 am and reported that someone tried to burn a residence.Police responded to the scene but the suspect had fled already.Initial inve…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon identified the arrested persons as President Delbirt, Edwin Bemelt, 57; Canfield Borja, 31; Meolt Nicolas, 19; Teriong Miterwai, 21 and three minors. They were arrested for disturbing the peace, drunk and disorderly conducts, trespassing, malicious mischief, assau…

The delegation is led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.V.) and other U.S. lawmakers. The three day visit to Palau will include a meeting with the Compact Review Commission at the Capitol on Saturday.The delegation will also visit the Peleliu memorial sites and to…

For the Palau International Coral Reef Center board, Toribiong nominated Bernie Keldermans, Drs. Patrick Tellei, Clement Lewey and Richard Kenchington. For the Public Utilities Corporation board, the president nominated Francisco Sungino while for the Environmental Quality Protection Board, he name…

Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon identified the driver as Baron Imeong. Imeong was arrested for grand larceny for stealing his passenger’s money amounting to $100.Investigation showed that the victim reported a grand larceny incident at 10:37 am on Monday.The victim told police that she rode a ta…