From the desk of the DA September 2024
Tuesday night our office celebrated National Night Out throughout the many neighborhoods of our parish. My staff and I were grateful to go out and meet you at many of the gatherings. I thank you for the hospitality and the food! National Night Out was the perfect...
August 2024 From the Desk of the DA
September 3, 2024 Happy September to all. I come to you after this Labor Day holiday with a heavy heart due to the recent tragedies in the past week resulting from children with guns across our state. Here in Shreveport, a 14-year-old is charged with...
From the Desk of the District Attorney, July 2024
First, I must say I am saddened by the news of the passing of my friend, Attorney Jim McMichael. My condolences to his wife, Sharla, and their family. Jim was a giant in our local legal community and will be sorely missed. And we say goodbye to our 2024 class...
From the Desk of the District Attorney
June 2024 Happy Fourth of July holiday weekend. First of all, I congratulate Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. on his historic swearing as the top law enforcement official of our Parish, and I, the Shreveport Police Chief, our local judges and public defender all...
May 2024, From the Desk of the District Attorney
During May I received numerous invites from you to various high school, college and university graduations throughout this area. I congratulate all of our 2024 graduates on their accomplishment ! I wish you all best wishes and pray you all put your trust in God, and...
A Note from the DA May Special Edition
One of the most painful chapters in the history of our parish came to partial conclusion on Wednesday, as Ikerryunt’a Stewart, now 20, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and eight counts of attempted second degree murder in the shocking Saturday night shootout amongst...
From the Desk of the DA April 2024
As I write this, I hope you and your family are well, as we enter this Spring season of graduations and outdoor events. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! You have overcome the Covid year disruption and the resulting changes in the world that we are all still...
A Note from the D A
By Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. As I write this update for Inquisitor readers, it is heavy on my heart that in the early Sunday morning hours of April 7, 2024, sadly the 19th homicide in Caddo Parish in 2024 was committed. The next...
From the Desk of the District Attorney, March 2024
Welcome to April! I want to begin this column with a congratulations to my longtime friend Henry Whitehorn Sr., for his victory in the Caddo Parish Sheriff race. I know the Sheriff-elect was by far the most qualified and best person for this office. I join all local...
FROM THE DESK OF THE DA FEBRUARY 2024
Happy Women’s History Month! To every woman making a difference from within the home, to the board room and courthouses, and everywhere in between, we celebrate you. To all of our female staff and administration we applaud you for your work par excellence....