June 2023

 

On Tuesday, June 27, the young men of Boys’ State met with governmental and judicial leaders from around the state who took time from their duties to speak with them, answer questions and give advice. (From right to left)

State Senator from Natchitoches Louie Bernard, Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, East Baton Rouge Parish Judge Don Johnson , State Representative Thomas Pressly of Shreveport , a 2004 Boys’ State alumni , and our own T.J. Pittman, an Assistant District Attorney in Caddo Parish who attended Boys’ State in 2013 and was a counselor until 2018, spoke to the young men and fielded questions on everything from their careers to opinions on questions facing them in their positions.

June 2023

Congratulations on your retirement Assistant District Attorney Monique Metoyer, thank you for 34 Years of Service!

 

June 2023

Senae Hall was sworn in as the President of The Louisiana State Bar Associations , Young Lawyers Division on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Bar Meeting in Destin, Fl.

This is a big deal and Senae did a wonderful job in representing our office and all the young lawyers in Louisiana.

She was beautifully dressed and gave a great acceptance speech. When you see her please congratulate her for this accomplishment in her legal career.

June 2023

Judge Matlock passes the torch(gavel) to Judge Casey-Jones during the Investiture of the new Juvenile Chief Judge of Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. Friday, June 2, was an historic day, as she is the first Female and the first African American Chief Judge at Juvenile Court.  She is a proven leader. Judge Matlock retired last month. 

 

June 2023

Caddo District Attorney James Stewart welcomes Alena Allen, the new Dean of LSU Law Center. Allen is a Louisiana native, and former professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

May 2023

On May 31, 2023 Caddo District Attorney’s Office received the Good Champion 
Award during Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana Annual Luncheon for the highest participation in Goodwill’s Life Launch Program, a free program to help participants with job placement services, free occupational training , financial literacy , emergency assistance, and support service payments. This program is an extension of the Caddo District Attorney’s Office Diversion Program. For more information about the DA’s Diversion Programs, visit https://www.caddoda.com/diversion/.

 

May 2023

On Tuesday, May 23 Caddo District Attorney James Stewart receives Louisiana State Police Superintendent’s Highest Civilian Award.

Stewart was honored with the Louisiana State Police Superintendent’s Award for outstanding performance and achievement for his 42 years of service, unwavering commitment, and his relentless work and dedication to the citizens of Caddo Parish.

D.A. Stewart started his career as a Caddo Parish Assistant District Attorney, before becoming a judge in Caddo District Court. He later served as a judge in the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals, before being elected to serve as Caddo Parish District Attorney for the First Judicial District.

D. A. Stewart is recognized for his work in combating human trafficking and was named Public Official of the Year in 2018, Hero of the Year in 2019 for his exceptional commitment to children. He was recently instrumental in the opening of The Harbor, a collaboration between Volunteers for Youth Justice and other local organizations and resources, all coming together under one roof to serve our community.

In 2020, D. A. Stewart was given the Liberty Bell Award by the Shreveport Bar Association, and most recently, The Leader in Law Enforcement Award by the Community Foundation of Acadiana.

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, D. A. Stewart led Caddo Parish 1st Judicial District Court in trying more cases than any other parish in the state. The office tried 29 criminal jury trials in 2020, 32 in 2021, and 55 in 2022, attaining a 92-percent conviction rate, including 12 convictions in cases with mandatory life sentencings.

The Supreme Court of Louisiana 2022 Annual Report shows Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, under D. A. Stewart is a leader in the state in prosecuting cases.

May 2023

Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport 2023

 

 

 

May 2023

Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport 2023

 

 

 

May 2023

In honor of National Foster Parents Month, District Attorney Stewart visited his longtime friend and C.E. Byrd High School class of 1973 classmate, retiring Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Chief Judge David Matlock. Judge Matlock was elected in 1995 and became Chief Judge in 1999 and has served this Parish and the children and foster families that came before him in an excellent way. Congratulations to Judge Matlock!

 

May 2023 

City of Shreveport Law Enforcement and Community Leaders Meet to Continue Developing Strategies to Fight Violent Crime through Public Safety Partnership. Caddo DA First Assistant Laura Wingate and Investigator Lee Scott were in attendance.

May 2023

Assistant District Attorneys Janet Silvie, Wilbert Pryor with Caddo Parish District Court Judge Karelia Stewart, and Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ree Casey – Jones attending the 10th Anniversary of Geaux 4 Kids luncheon at East Ridge Country Club. Geaux 4 Kids, founded by K. C. Kilpatrick, celebrated its 10th Anniversary providing personal care items for children placed in Foster Care with speakers: Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards, LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey along with LSU National Champion Basketball Captain and Benton High School Alumnus Emily Ward.

April 2023

Wednesday, April 26

Caddo Parish DA James Stewart help break ground for Key Academy, North Louisiana’s first school for students with dyslexia. The tuition-free school accepts students K-8th grade. Did you know almost half of Louisiana and Texas prisoners have been found to be dyslexic according to the Department of Corrections in both states. This school will give students a brighter future. Pictured below: Dr. Phillip Rozman, DA James Stewart, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce President Tim Magner and Dr. Laura Cassidy. 

   

 

April 2023

Caddo DA’s Office promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
 

 

Caddo DA’s Office participates in Project Celebration INC and Webster Parish Sexual Assault Outreach Journey Walk. District Attorney Investigators KaTasha Terrell and Larry “Moe” Cunningham were in attendance.

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April 2023 

Special Assistant District Attorney Wilbert Pryor, flanked by senior Catreveon Fergerson and sophomore Kathryn Griffin, was the Career Day speaker at Magnolia School of Excellence.
 
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April 2023 

Assistant District Attorneys (from left) Fernando Grider and T.J. Pittman converse with students at the Teen Summit at Southwood High School . This event ,sponsored by the Southwood African American Studies Club and NAACP Youth Council , seeks to inform our youth on the prevention of human trafficking , dating violence, and gun crimes .
 
 

 

 

April 2023 

Caddo District Attorney James Stewart and Special Victims Unit Staff Jennifer Garrett, and KaTasha Terrell attends Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation at Bossier Convention Center. Also in attendance, Bossier May Tommy Chandler and Camille McCall with Shreveport Mayor Thomas Arceneaux’s Office, Cheryl Wooley, Project Celebration Board President.

   

April 2023

Shreveport Community Renewal International is an organization dedicated to transforming Shreveport into a safe, connected and caring community. Each month, SCRI hosts a  Circle of Caring luncheon, where community partners and stakeholders meet to share ideas and information. Ron Stamps and Britney Green represented the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office at this month’s luncheon. To read more about CRI and its transformative work, please visit www.community renewal.us.L-R: Amanda Jacobs, CEO of Greater Works Collaborative; Britney Green; Nina Marie, community liaison for SCRI; and Ron Stamps.

April 2023

Caddo Parish District Attorney James Stewart and staff of the DA’s Office participated in the Junior NBA  Skills Challenge Event in Honor of Huntington High School basketball star Devin Myers. Stewart encouraged players to engage in positive activities such as basketball.

 

     

   

 

 

March 2023

District Attorney James Stewart on KEEL Radio Morning Show with Mike & McCarty – March 29, 2023

 

 

 

March 2023

Saturday, March 25, Caddo Parish District Attorney Victim Assistance Coordinators Stephanie Mosley and Leone Fitzgerald attended a meeting of Moms on a Mission’s new Circle of Healing Program at Williams Memorial CME Temple. Stephanie was the guest speaker.   Some of the attendees spoke openly for the first time about losing their children to violence and the aftermath. After the powerful program of speeches, prayer and lunch, the participants  went out to The Healing Garden – a memory garden available anytime for people in our community to sit and meditate or pray. Flowers have been planted in memory of loved ones and it is an ongoing project with plans for expansion.  The mothers who had lost children recited their child’s name aloud and church pastor Reverend Charles LeSure rang the bell from the Healing Garden.   To find more information  on Moms on a Mission, go to the 318 Shreveport Facebook page.

 

March 2023

District Attorney Stewart was the featured guest at United States Attorney, Western District of Louisiana Brandon Brown’s Community Forum. Assistant District Attorneys Monique Metoyer, Mekisha Creal, Janet Silvie, and Brittany Arvie also participated in the forum.

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