The results are out and apparently the public doesn't have a very good opinion of the Guam Police Department. A total of 877 residents took part in a survey to determine just how well of a job GPD is doing when it comes to protecting and serving the commu

Guam Police Department Chief Steven Ignacio confirms the officer from the viral video seen alleging to have punched defendant Joebert Carlos is placed on paid leave. It was last week when the video went viral, and according to Chief Ignacio there are thre

The U.S. Attorney's office responded to Yona Mayor Jesse Blas' motion to exclude certain evidence in his upcoming federal trial. Federal prosecutors are asking the court to hold off on making any decision just yet on attorney Joseph Razanno's request to p

The Office of Vice Speaker Telena Nelson in coordination with the Yona Mayor's Office will host a Town Hall Meeting to hear the concerns of residents in regards to public safety and community welfare. It will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Y

Over in Saipan, the Department of Public Safety is investigating a double homicide. At around 7:35 this morning DPS received a call reporting two unresponsive females at a Korean restaurant establishment that produces rice cakes located in San Antonio. Po

A sex offender on parole was arrested again after being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old. The victim reported the incident at school on Thursday. Court documents state 32-year-old Henry Cepeda Chinel sexually assaulted her on Dec. 7 at a Yigo

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The key has been turned over to the Guam Police Department that unlocks the doors of the Central Precinct Command in Sinajana. During this afternoon's Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority Board meeting Executive Director Ray Topasna presented the keys

Port deputy general manager for administration Connie Jo Shinohara has resigned. The governor has quickly appointed Luis Baza as a permanent replacement, who was immediately hired today by the board. Port General Manager Rory Respicio confirmed during a b

The University of Guam Army ROTC program held its Cadet Battalion Change of Command Ceremony early Friday morning at the UOG Calvo Field House. Cadet Battalion Commander Brendan Santos handed over the leadership of the battalion to Cadet Kortney Camacho.

There's a new buyer for the former Redemptoris Mater seminary. This comes just one day after it was announced that the $6.1 million deal to sell the property in the Archdiocese of Agana bankruptcy case had fallen through. The new buyer is one of the forme

TakeCare insurance is challenging the constitutionality of a recent law that requires health insurers to include all civilian hospitals in their network coverage. It's the company's latest lawsuit against the new government health care contract awarded to

Facing 40 counts of felony bank fraud charges, Teresa Adamos Pereda pleaded not guilty in federal court. During her arraignment hearing before Magistrate's Judge Joaquin Manibusan, she waived the reading of her indictment which remains under seal. Althoug

An off-island political action committee against animal cruelty is making its presence known as a federal ban on cockfighting in the territories looms large. They're offering rewards, encouraging people to snitch on anyone who is cockfighting on Guam afte

The Guam Department of Education will initiate the second phase of procurement for the Simon Sanchez High School reconstruction project on Friday. GDOE received authority to take the lead in handling the procurement for the reconstruction of the new Yigo

Brandon Acosta entered a plea agreement in his burglary and drug case. Before Judge Anita Sukola today, Acosta pled guilty to two counts of Burglary as a 2nd degree felony and guilty to possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance as a third degree fe

On Friday, Dec. 6, Johnny Cepeda Gogo was sworn in as judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Family, friends, court staff, and well-wishers all came to see Judge Gogo don the robe for the first time as he joined the Superior Court bench. Most rec

A Merizo family is devastated after the loss of two of their four-legged family members and poising is suspected. "It's horrible," veterinarian Dr. Lisa Silk told KUAM News. "It's horrible because I feel helpless I can't fix it." Silk is talking about Bab

Add Customs and Quarantine to the list of key agencies like the police and corrections, that are suffering from a critical shortage in personnel. The agency that mans the front lines in the battle against drug trafficking has seen its manpower cut by half

The Archdiocese of Agana's $6.1 million deal to sell the Redemptoris Mater seminary to U.S. based B-Side Partners is off the table. In a notice filed in the District Court of Guam today, it states the contract was canceled because the buyer is unwilling t

In the second round of trial against Mark Torre, Jr., Judge Michael Bordallo ordered both parties to have a finalized witness list by next week. The government told the court they plan to have over 80 potential witnesses. Defense counsel Jay Arriola said

In recognition of their 30th anniversary, a legislative resolution was presented to the non-profit organization- Guam Animals in Need, Inc. This afternoon at the Guam Congress Building, GAIN was recognized for its continued commitment to improving animal

Department of Corrections Acting Director Frank Ishizaki may be scrapping plans to convert the Hagatna Police Precinct into a prison processing center after cops move to the new Sinajana station. "Were still assessing it," he said. "I've got my crew, my m

Typically the holidays are a time for joy; however, that is not always the case for everyone. The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center understands this and reminds all in the community that they are here to help those in need this season. The agency

In Superior Court today, drug defendant Benito Aguon plead not guilty and asserted his right to a speedy trial. Aguon faces charges of Attempted Exportation of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Attempted Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance