August 2019
8.6.19
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor and Shreveport city councilman Willie Bradford joined Shreveport Police Department Community Liaison Officers Mike Dunn and Jason Cook at Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church for the “Parenting Back to School Community Forum”. Thank you to Lynette Everett from the Caddo Parish School Board, and Irma Rodgers, President of the Martin Luther King Community Corporation for putting together this important outreach.
8.7.19
Caddo DA juvenile division secretary Mary Lyle with members of the Team USA Women’s National Volleyball Team and coach, Olympian legend Karch Kiraly, at the Centenary College Gold Dome. Lyle and ADA David Newell secured sponsorship from ANECA Federal Credit Union to sponsor participants from DA Stewart’s Free Volleyball Camp in July to attend for free the Team USA Volleyball Camp and the Team USA qualifier matches. DA Stewart also thanks ANECA for sponsoring the DA’s Free Volleyball Camp, and for their generous commitment to provide positive activities for the children of our community.
8.7.19
Caddo DA juvenile division secretary Mary Lyle with members of the Team USA Women’s National Volleyball Team and coach, Olympian legend Karch Kiraly, at the Centenary College Gold Dome. Lyle and ADA David Newell secured sponsorship from ANECA Federal Credit Union to sponsor participants from DA Stewart’s Free Volleyball Camp in July to attend for free the Team USA Volleyball Camp and the Team USA qualifier matches. DA Stewart also thanks ANECA for sponsoring the DA’s Free Volleyball Camp, and for their generous commitment to provide positive activities for the children of our community.
July 2019
7.9.19
Rob and Fox Rich, Monique Brown, DA Stewart, Cynthia Franklin, and Buck McGee at Orlandeaux Seafood Restaurant in Shreveport, owned by the family of DA Stewart’s dear late friend Orlando Chapman.
7.9.19
DA Stewart met with NFL legend Jim Brown’s “Amer-I-Can” program today. The program seeks to provide mentorship to at risk youth and plans are in place to bring this established program to Shreveport.
7.9.19
DA Stewart met with NFL legend Jim Brown’s “Amer-I-Can” program today. The program seeks to provide mentorship to at risk youth and plans are in place to bring this established program to Shreveport.
7.9.19
DA Stewart met with NFL legend Jim Brown’s “Amer-I-Can” program today. The program seeks to provide mentorship to at risk youth and plans are in place to bring this established program to Shreveport. From left, Chief Deputy District Attorney Wilbert Pryor, community activists Rob and Fox Rich, Mr. Brown’s wife Monique, and Minister Leathon “Buck” McGee.
7.10.19
Meet Caddo DA summer intern Thomas George Hathaway. Thomas is the grandson of longtime Caddo Parish Sheriff Don Hathaway and the son of Attorney Don Hathaway, Jr. and wife Camille. He is a senior to be at LSU and a graduate of Caddo Magnet High School. He is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Thomas plans on following his father’s footsteps into law. This summer, he has worked in the prosecution section of Judge Charles Tutt and says he has enjoyed “learning the ins and outs of court and the day to day processes of law.” The Hathaway family name and tradition of excellence and community service, appears to be in good future hands.
7.12.19
Meet Caddo Parish DA intern Cami Chopin. Cami is a recent graduate of Centenary College, majoring in psychology. She came to our office via an email in June 2018 from her asking to intern during her senior year at Centenary. After a few months of internship, a grant was obtained in our Special Victim Unit for domestic violence and sexual assault violence and Cami was able to be hired under the grant. Cami, an alum of Captain Shreve High School, desires to be a police detective after continuing her studies at the University of South Carolina to obtain a Masters in Criminology. She works under Special Victim Unit Section Chiefs Ron Stamps and Britney Green, and has learned from them “the importance to enjoy and have passion for what you do for a living”, and notes they have taught her “how to use energy to be competitive and to win.”
7.13.19
DA Stewart and Attorney Jacqueline Scott at the Greenwood Acres Full Gospel Baptist Church Career Day. Thanks to Caddo School Board Member Dottie Bell for the vision of this important program to inspire young people.
7.15.19
DA Stewart, Special Victims Unit Section Chief Britney Green, and Homicide Section Chief Monique Metoyer were special guests at the National Black Prosecutors Association conference in Atlanta.
7.17.19
Introducing to you, summer intern Jasmine Cooper. Jasmine is an upcoming third and final year Law student at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge. She is an alumnus of Byrd High School and the daughter of James and Mia Brooks Cooper. She came to our office at the recommendation of Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims, who has known Jasmine from Jasmine’s childhood where Jasmine was in the children’s choir at Evergreen Baptist Church where Judge Sims , an accomplished pianist and organist, was the music director. Jasmine previously clerked for Judge Sims through the Mayor’s Summer Intern Program. Jasmine has worked this summer with the busy prosecution team before Judge Ramona Emanuel , seeing first hand several high profile cases and trials. She thanks Judge Emanuel for her advice, and thanks Assistant DA’s Ed Blewer, Victoria Washington, and Josh Williams for their mentorship this summer. Jasmine now desires to be a prosecutor for the Caddo Parish DA!! Jasmine, keep up the good work!!
7.23.19
Volunteers for Youth Justice Truancy Director Shannon Wyche, Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Chief Judge David Matlock, ADA Sarah Hood, Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, and State Representative Alan Seabaugh attend the opening of the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court’s new Calming Studio, a new relaxation room for traumatized and abused children. This innovative love project of Judge Matlock provides a comforting waiting room for child victims involved in court proceedings. DA Stewart sends kudos to Judge Matlock and the juvenile staff for this effort.
7.23.19
Lucinda Miles, VYJ trauma services director, explains to the press and crowd gathered how this innovative center came to fruition
7.23.19
Lucinda Miles, VYJ trauma services director, explains to the press and crowd gathered how this innovative center came to fruition
7.23.19
We have enjoyed intern Skylar Dean this summer. Skylar is a sophomore to be at Louisiana Tech and graduate of Byrd High School, where she was the Winter Court Queen. She came to our office at the recommendation of our friend Lincoln Parish District Attorney John Belton, for whom Skylar interned last school year while at Tech through a work study program. Skylar earned a full TOPPS scholarship and is the first person in her family to attend college. On weekends, this hard working young lady works at Wal Mart in Shreveport, even during the school year. At Tech, she is a member of the Pre law Society and is the Vice President of the National Society of Leadership and Success. This summer she has worked with the prosecution team before Judge John Mosely and says she is pleasantly surprised at how a man so nice and humble could be a judge. After her summer experience here at our office, Skylar now wants to be a prosecutor. Thank you DA John Belton for the recommendation and we will both look for bright things from this future prosecutor.
7.25.19
DA Stewart welcomed interns, from left, Ja’Kobee Evans, Thomas Smith, JaCobe Hunt, and Chris Swedburg this summer. These young men worked hard this summer making inventory of 1600 boxes of files in the parish warehouse. Evans is a senior to be at Caddo Magnet High School with plans to attend Louisiana Tech and become a CPA. Smith , from Frierson, is a freshman to be at LSU, planning to major in political science and to become a prosecutor for the Caddo Parish DA. He is a Caddo Magnet High School alum. Hunt, a Booker T. Washington High School alum, is a senior to be at Wiley College in Marshall, TX. He is a business administration major with plans to be a realtor and insurance agent. Swedburg is a sophomore to be at Louisiana Tech and a graduate of Captain Shreve High School. He is a civil engineering major. We show you with pride these young men from this area who are doing positive things for their future. Best wishes to them.
7.26.19
DA Stewart and Red River Parish DA Julie Jones and staff members met and enjoyed lunch today at Chef Wilbert Pipkins’ Porterhouse Restaurant in Shreveport. DA Jones is one of four female District Attorneys in the state of Louisiana.
7.30.19
DA Stewart announced the second year of his Uniforms for Kids program, with the gracious help of Mark Porter and Heather Porter Price of Porters Cleaners. Bring any gently used uniform that you no longer need to any Porters location and it will be cleaned and sent to Volunteers for Youth Justice’s school clothing portal for free uniforms to those in need. Here DA Stewart with Shannon Wyche of VYJ, Heather Porter Price, Jeff Castle of partner KSLA, and VYJ executive director Kelli Todd kick off the school uniform drive. Go to portersindustrial.com for more information on how to help keep kids in school.
7.31.19
Intern Skylar Dean’s School Supply Drive was a grand success. DA applauds Skylar for her ingenuity and boldness in starting what will be an annual event of his office. Skylar is a student at Louisiana Tech and graduate of Byrd High School, who interns at the Lincoln Parish District Attorney’s office during the school year and works at Wal Mart in Shreveport every weekend. The Child Support Division won 1st Place, with 616 supplies donated! Section 2, the prosecutorial section before Judge John Mosely, won 2nd Place, with 395 supplies donated! In total, the employees of the D.A.’s Office donated 2,371 supplies, bringing her total number of supplies collected to 4,411. In addition, we collected over $150 in Jeans Day money that will be used to purchase additional supplies! DA Stewart thanks Skylar and all who supported this project.
June 2019
6.3.19
Caddo DA Special Victim Unit heads Ron Stamps and Britney Green spoke to the Southern Hills Business Association on child sexual predators and recognizing signs of abuse.
6.6.19
Monique Metoyer sworn in to the LSBA Board of Governors.
6.6.19
ADA Senae Hall (third from left) is sworn into to LSBA Young Lawyer’s Division (YLD) by Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson (top row).
6.6.19
ADA Senae Hall receives LSBA Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Achievement as a Member of the Leadership LSBA 2018-2019 class.
6.6.19
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Johnson with our Homicide Section Chief Monique Metoyer at the Louisiana State Bar Association meetings in Destin, Florida.
6.6.19
ADA Senae Hall and Homicide Section Chief Monique Metoyer at the Louisiana Judicial College/Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) Joint Summer School in Destin. Senae was presented special recognition by the LSBA for leadership.
6.18.19
DA Stewart swears in his former West Shreveport SPAR baseball and football little leaguer Alonzo P. Jackson, Jr. as Special Assistant District Attorney and Assistant City Attorney. Alonzo is a native of Shreveport, graduate of Huntington HS, University of Louisiana – Monroe, and Southern University Law Center. He formerly worked at Washington & Wells law firm before entering private practice and working for the public defender office. Congratulations Shreveport’s own Alonzo Jackson, Jr.!
6.18.19
DA Stewart swears in his former West Shreveport SPAR baseball and football little leaguer Alonzo P. Jackson, Jr. as Special Assistant District Attorney and Assistant City Attorney. Alonzo is a native of Shreveport, graduate of Huntington HS, University of Louisiana – Monroe, and Southern University Law Center. He formerly worked at Washington & Wells law firm before entering private practice and working for the public defender office. Congratulations Shreveport’s own Alonzo Jackson, Jr.!
6.27.19
ADA Senae Hall was a speaker at the South Central U.S. Human Trafficking Conference at LSUS. Kudos to Assistant United States Attorney Earl Campbell for this growing and important conference.
6.27.19
ADA Senae Hall was a speaker at the South Central U.S. Human Trafficking Conference at LSUS. Kudos to Assistant United States Attorney Earl Campbell for this growing and important conference.
6.27.19
Caddo DA Victims Assistant Coordinators Abril Myers and Beverly Paxon at the conference. Please call the Family Justice Center of Northwest Louisiana at (318)584-7171, sponsored by the District Attorneys of NW La, if you suspect someone is the victim of human trafficking.
6.27.19
DA Stewart swears in Courtney N. Harris as Special Assistant District Attorney and Assistant City Prosecutor. Ms. Harris is a native of Shreveport, matriculating through West Shreveport Elementary, Caddo Middle Magnet, and Booker T. Washington High School. She is a graduate of Southern University Shreveport, Wiley College in Marshall, TX, and Southern University Law Center. Ms Harris aka DJ “Courtney Luv” at Magic FM102.9, is a trailblazer as the first graduate of Southern University Shreveport to be become an attorney. She began her legal career in law school where she worked for Judge John M. Guidry at the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. After law school, she came back home where she clerked for Judges Ramona Emanuel and Karelia Stewart, before opening her private practice and working for the public defender office. She credits Caddo DA Special Victims Unit Chief Ron Stamps, who taught her paralegal studies class at SUSLA, for encouraging her to attend law school. She also thanks Southern Law Chancellor John K. Pierre for his mentorship. She thanks her family – especially her mom and brother – and friends for welcoming her and her son Skylar, who works at KSLA News and was the only Shreveporter to receive a four year alumni jacket from the Southern University band from 2014-2018, back to Shreveport.
May 2019
5.7.19
DA Stewart was the guest of Lincoln Parish DA John Belton who hosted University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban at the 100th birthday celebration of the late Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson at the Eddie Robinson Museum In Grambling. Also pictured, GSU football coach Broderick Fobbs.
5.7.19
DA Stewart was the guest of Lincoln Parish DA John Belton who hosted University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban at the 100th birthday celebration of the late Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson at the Eddie Robinson Museum In Grambling. Also pictured, GSU football coach Broderick Fobbs.
April 2019
4.3.19
DA Stewart joined Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin for our partner Project Celebration’s “Day of Action” ceremony at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please call the District Attorneys’ NWLA Family Justice Center at 584-7171 if you need help from domestic violence or sexual assault.
4.3.19
DA Stewart joined Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin for our partner Project Celebration’s “Day of Action” ceremony at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please call the District Attorneys’ NWLA Family Justice Center at 584-7171 if you need help from domestic violence or sexual assault.
4.3.19
DA Stewart joined Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin for our partner Project Celebration’s “Day of Action” ceremony at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please call the District Attorneys’ NWLA Family Justice Center at 584-7171 if you need help from domestic violence or sexual assault.
4.3.19
DA Stewart joined Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin for our partner Project Celebration’s “Day of Action” ceremony at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please call the District Attorneys’ NWLA Family Justice Center at 584-7171 if you need help from domestic violence or sexual assault.
4.3.19
DA Stewart joined Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin for our partner Project Celebration’s “Day of Action” ceremony at the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please call the District Attorneys’ NWLA Family Justice Center at 584-7171 if you need help from domestic violence or sexual assault.
4.9.19
Mayor Adrian Perkins , US Marshall Henry Whitehorn , Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, US Attorney Terrell Joseph, SPD Asst Chief Wayne Smith, and Louisiana State Police Troop G Commander Cordell Williams joined DA Stewart for the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ceremony at Government Plaza.
4.8.19
Survivors of violent juvenile crime Randy Moran and Genevieve Romine join our juvenile court Victims’ Assistant Beverly Paxon with DA Stewart at the ceremony.
4.8.19
Survivors of violent juvenile crime Randy Moran and Genevieve Romine join our juvenile court Victims’ Assistant Beverly Paxon with DA Stewart at the ceremony.
4.8.19
Mayor Adrian Perkins, US Marshall Henry Whitehorn, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, US Attorney David Joseph, SPD Asst Chief Wayne Smith, and Louisiana State Police Troop G Commander Cordell Williams joined DA Stewart for the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ceremony at Government Plaza.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout, here with Senator Greg Tarver.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout, here with Governor Edwin Edwards and wife Tina.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout.
4.9.19
Senator Ryan Gatti with Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout, here with Lincoln Parish DA John Belton.
4.9.19
Bossier-Webster Parishes DA Schuyler Marvin and Lincoln Parish DA John Belton with DA James Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout.
4.9.19
The annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout, here with Bossier Parish ADA Allie Aiello, Senator Ryan Gatti, and Bossier Parish ADA Richard Ray.
4.9.19
DA Stewart at the annual Louisiana District Attorney Association Legislative Cookout, here with St. John the Baptist DA Bridget Dinvaut and Lafourche Parish DA Kristine Russell, 2 of the 4 female District Attorneys in Louisiana.
4.10.19
At the 55th Annual Louisiana Governor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Baton Rouge Rivercenter with Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome.
pinwheels for prevention
District Attorney Juvenile Section Chief Audie Jones joined Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ree Casey-Jones, Caddo Parish Schools Superintendent Lamar Goree, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond , and Caddo Parish School Board Member Lloyd Thompson at the Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony at Caddo Parish Juvenile Court in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
4.29.19
DA Stewart joined attorney Moses Williams, husband of Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams, Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Frances Pitman, and Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor at the swearing in of Judge Jeff Thompson by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal. DA Stewart spent over two decades as a Judge at the Court of Appeal before being elected Caddo Parish District Attorney. Congratulations to Judge Thompson!!!
4.29.19
DA Stewart joined attorney Moses Williams, husband of Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams, Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Frances Pitman, and Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor at the swearing in of Judge Jeff Thompson by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal. DA Stewart spent over two decades as a Judge at the Court of Appeal before being elected Caddo Parish District Attorney. Congratulations to Judge Thompson!!!
4.25.19
DA Stewart here with former Desoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle for State Senate and Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton at the Family Justice Center of NWLA “Spring Fling” fundraiser. The Family Justice Center is a domestic violence center sponsored by the District Attorneys of this area. Call 584-7171 for more information.
March 2019
3.19.19
DA Stewart organized a meeting of the Baptist Ministers’ Fellowship at the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court, to get local Pastors and churches involved with families at juvenile court. From left , Juvenile Court ChiefJudge David Matlock, Galilee Baptist Church Pastor Brian Wilson, Juvenile Judge Ree Casey-Jones, and Mt Canaan Baptist Church Pastor Greg Oliver join DA Stewart.
3.19.19
Caddo Parish DA Section Chief Audie Jones
3.19.19
Caddo Parish Director of Juvenile Services Clay Walker
3.19.19
Caddo Parish Chief Juvenile Court Judge David Matlock
3.19.19
DA Stewart thanks the juvenile court judges , Ted Cox , Clay Walker, and Pastors Alvin Mayes, Brian Wilson , Alejandro Smith, C.L. Washington, Melvin Smith , Dannye Thompson , Gregory Jones, Bruce Carroll, Jeffery Marshall, Theron Jackson , Buck Magee, Greg Oliver, Montrell Whitaker , Robert Richmond for their participation in this important community meeting for our youth and families in need.
3.19.19
Caddo Parish Assistant District Attorney Sarah Hood
3.19.19
DA Stewart joined Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, Caddo Parish Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts (pictured) and other public officials at State representative Barbara Norton’s community meeting.
3.19.19
DA Stewart joined Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, Caddo Parish Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts (pictured) and other public officials at State representative Barbara Norton’s community meeting.
3.20.19
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor joined panelists Jasmine Cooper, attorney Patrick Harrington, Monroe Judge Brenza Irving-Jones, and Second Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams, attorney James McMichael and (top) Shreveport City Court Judges Sheva Sims and Pammela Lattier at the National Association of Women Judges “Color of Justice” forum at Huntington High School.
3.21.19
DA Stewart and Domestic Violence Section Chief Britney A. Green were panelists the National Conference of Women Judges Region 6 session on Domestic Violence, held at Shreveport City Court. We are proud to help sponsor this great event , where Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims serves as District 6 Director.
3.21.19
DA Stewart and Domestic Violence Section Chief Britney A. Green were panelists the National Conference of Women Judges Region 6 session on Domestic Violence, held at Shreveport City Court. We are proud to help sponsor this great event , where Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims serves as District 6 Director.
3.21.19
DA Stewart and Domestic Violence Section Chief Britney A. Green were panelists the National Conference of Women Judges Region 6 session on Domestic Violence, held at Shreveport City Court. We are proud to help sponsor this great event , where Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims serves as District 6 Director.
3.21.19
DA Stewart and Domestic Violence Section Chief Britney A. Green were panelists the National Conference of Women Judges Region 6 session on Domestic Violence, held at Shreveport City Court. We are proud to help sponsor this great event , where Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims serves as District 6 Director.
3.21.19
Ohio State’s Urban Meyer and new Louisiana Tech recruiting coordinator Jon Randall Belton, son of Lincoln Parish DA John Belton, joined the festivities in Grambling honoring Coach Robinson.
3.21.19
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor joined LSU legend Bert Jones and Lincoln Parish District Attorney John Belton at the Friends of the Eddie Robinson Museum reception at Grambling honoring the late great football coach’s legacy.
3.21.19
Ohio State’s Urban Meyer and new Louisiana Tech recruiting coordinator Jon Randall Belton, son of Lincoln Parish DA John Belton, joined the festivities in Grambling honoring Coach Robinson.
February 2019
2.2.19
Staff members Monique Metoyer, Mo Cunningham, Ariel Hill, Roxanne Linnear, Stephanie Mosely, enjoyed participating in the 31st annual African American History Parade in downtown Shreveport. Thanks to the thousands that came out on this beautiful day to kick off African American History Month!
2.2.19
DA Stewart, and staff members Bill Duncan, Greg Jones, Mark Masters, and police chief Ben Raymond enjoyed participating in the 31st annual African American History Parade in downtown Shreveport. Thanks to the thousands that came out on this beautiful day to kick off African American History Month!
2.2.19
DA Stewart, and staff members Monique Metoyer, Mo Cunningham, Ariel Hill, Roxanne Linnear, Stephanie Mosely, and Lashana Harris enjoyed participating in the 31st annual African American History Parade in downtown Shreveport. Thanks to the thousands that came out on this beautiful day to kick off African American History Month!
2.2.19
Our area’s law enforcement leaders gather at the African American History Parade in downtown Shreveport. From left DA Stewart, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, Louisiana State Police Troop G Captain Cordell Williams, and interim Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.
2.2.19
DA Stewart with interim Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond and Caddo Parish Steve Prator at the African American History Parade in downtown Shreveport.
January 2019
1.23.19
Caddo Parish District Attorney Juvenile Division ADA Janet Silvie braved the chilly temperatures and received a warm reception as the guest speaker at Chapel service and Student Council Awards presentation for middle schoolers at Shreveport’s First Baptist Church School. Over 250 children listened attentively to ADA Silvie’s speech on “Making Good Choices.” Thank you First Baptist Church School’s local education legend Kay Robinson for the invite.
1.18.19
DA Stewart at the Human Trafficking Proclamation Ceremony at the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. The Gingerbread House was awarded the Guardians of Childhood Award. Without the wonderful work and cooperation of The Gingerbread House, abusers of children cannot be brought to justice. We thank them for their great love of children and their work to help us eradicate child abuse and human trafficking.
1.18.19
DA Stewart at the Human Trafficking Proclamation Ceremony at the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. The Gingerbread House was awarded the Guardians of Childhood Award. Without the wonderful work and cooperation of The Gingerbread House, abusers of children cannot be brought to justice. We thank them for their great love of children and their work to help us eradicate child abuse and human trafficking.
1.18.19
Louisiana State Bar Association president Barry H. Grodsky presents our Domestic Violence Section Chief Britney A. Green with The Citizen Lawyer Award in recognition of efforts in performing noteworthy public service or engaging in charitable and civic activities for the benefit of others out of a sense of concern , duty, responsibility, and professionalism . Congratulations Britney!
December 2018
12.6.18
At the Valencia Community Center DA Stewart, here with Assistant Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith and Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, answers questions at the Cybersecurity for Seniors event. This collaboration between the DA, the Caddo Council on Aging and Caddo Parish Sheriff Office, brought our law enforcement chiefs together to warn seniors of the many scams targeting them and inform them of ways to handle any questions or concerns they have.
12.6.18
At the Valencia Community Center DA Stewart, here with Assistant Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith and Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, answers questions at the Cybersecurity for Seniors event. This collaboration between the DA, the Caddo Council on Aging and Caddo Parish Sheriff Office, brought our law enforcement chiefs together to warn seniors of the many scams targeting them and inform them of ways to handle any questions or concerns they have.
12.14.18
Kristi Viola and Laura Fulco rockin’ the black and red!
12.14.18
Proud DA Stewart with Mekisha Creel
12.14.18
DA Stewart announces that Section Chief Mekisha Creel is leaving our office to become the new Shreveport City Attorney for Mayor-Elect Adrian Perkins. We are going to miss you Mekisha! Best wishes in your new job!
12.14.18
DA Stewart and Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Theron Jackson
12.14.18
Caddo Parish District Attorney Christmas Party. DA Stewart and fraternity brother Mayor-Elect Adrian Perkins.
12.12.18
DA Stewart speaks at the induction ceremony for his former colleague, the Honorable Felicia Toney Williams, as Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge .
12.19.18
Santa’s ambassador, DA Stewart stands by the 130 bicycles given to deserving Caddo students chosen by their principals at his third annual anti-truancy bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
DA Stewart gathered with his fellow Saints fans from the DA office and the students, in the Academy Sports Saints section.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
The Third Annual Anti-Truancy Bicycle giveaway.
12.19.18
DA Stewart would like to thank the staff at Academy Sports, Volunteers for Youth Justice and Director Kelli Todd, Caddo Parish Schools and Superintendent Lamar Goree, and Eldorado GM Robert Urland for their support of the bicycle giveaway and the DA’s anti-truancy efforts. Together we can change the lives of children in this community.
November 2018
11.1.18
Woodlawn High School Athletic Director and head football coach Jerwin Wilson and principal Dr. Grady Smith present Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor with District Attorney James Stewart’s “MVP Sponsor” game ball at halftime of the Woodlawn – Huntington football game. Coach Wilson does an outstanding job in impacting the lives of his young men and in bringing Woodlawn back to prominence. Congratulations to the young men at both schools.
11.8.18
Bossier-Webster Parishes DA Schuyler Marvin and Caddo Parish Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor attend the Shreveport-Bossier Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at the Shreveport Convention Center.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) coaches (from left) Lorenzo Tudisco, Radi Baltov, and Pedro Rodriguez at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
11.17.18
DA Stewart with Caddo Bossier Soccer Association (CABOSA) at their free soccer clinic at Cargill Park. Almost 100 children participated.
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11.19.18
October 2018
10.02.18
Caddo DA Special Victims Unit helping in the fight to STOP Domestic Abuse!
10.03.18
Mariam Tamica Harley is of one of our domestic abuse survivors. Today, the convicted Steven Killingsworth, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for Attempted 2nd Degree murder. Also pictured from left to right. DA James E. Stewart, ADA Pam Moser, survivor, ADA Britney Green, ADA Ron Stamps.
10.11.18
Some of our Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Staff attending the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon held in the Magnolia Ballroom at Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel. From left to right: ADA Senae Hall, Vict. Asst. Lesley Lacy, ADA Mallory Richard, Vict. Asst. Anna Trammel, DA James E. Stewart, ADA Britney Green, ADA Rebecca Edwards, ADA Nancy Berger-Schneider, ADA Suzanne Williams, ADA Audie Jones, Vict. Asst. Leone Fitzgerald, Vict. Asst. Stephanie Mosley, Sect. Jennifer Garrett, Vict. Asst. Beverly Paxon
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with ADA Sam Crichton and Section Chief Britney Green at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Shreveport City Marshal Charlie Caldwell at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton, State representative Larry Bagley , and ADA Sam Crichton at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler and mayoral assistant Tari Bradford at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Schuyler and Shreveport Police Department Assistant Chief Wayne Smith at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Bossier-Webster Parishe DA Schuyler Marvin at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ree Casey-Jones at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.11.18
Caddo DA Stewart with Bossier Parish Police Juror Norman Craig at the Family Justice Center People of Courage Luncheon.
10.14.18
ADA Senae Hall, investigators Stephanie Mosley and Lashana Harris, and ADA Lauren Tarver at Peaceful Rest Baptist Church’s “Mandate As For Me and My House” conference.
10.16.18
Congratulations to our newest ADA Charles Parr, here with Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton at his swearing in.
10.19.18
ADA Senae Hall collected over 600 books for children for her annual Birthday Book Drive.
10.18.18
VAC and Ursula Brantley DO victim and mother of deceased victim 3 month old Terrell Thornton.
10.18.18
VAC Stephanie Mosley and mother of deceased victim La’keia Rawls.
10.18.18
VA Stephanie Mosley with the aunt, mother and daughter of the deceased victim Rannita Williams.
10.18.18
A service of Remembrance and Hope as the community comes together to show support of families and victims of Domestic Violence held at the Brown Chapel on Centenary College Campus. Left to Right: Beverly Paxon, Lesley Lacy, Victims Assistant Leone Fitzgerald, ADA Britney Green, VA Stephanie Mosley and VS Secretary Janis Thompson
10.24.18
ADA Ron Stamps, VAC Stephanie Mosley, Investigator LaShana Harris
10.24.18
SVU from left to right: ADA Ron Stamps, Secretary Jennifer Garrett, Investigator LaShana Harris, Secretary Ariel Hill, ADA Sam Crichton, VAC Lesley Lacy, Investigator TaShayla Grigsby
10.31.18
DA staff members Lisa Jackson, Roxanne Linnear , April Jackson, Jennifer Wilson , and Bridgette Roberts (as Supergirl) had fun with the kids and staff at the Safe Space Halloween bash at M.J. Moore School.
10.31.18
DA staff members Lisa Jackson, Roxanne Linnear , April Jackson, Jennifer Wilson , and Bridgette Roberts (as Supergirl) had fun with the kids and staff at the Safe Space Halloween bash at M.J. Moore School.
10.31.18
(from left) DA staff members Lisa Jackson, Roxanne Linnear , April Jackson, Jennifer Wilson , and Bridgette Roberts (as Supergirl) had fun with the kids and staff at the Safe Space Halloween bash at M.J. Moore School.
10.31.18
ADAs Josh Williams and Lauren Tarver join Judge Karelia Stewart and DA Stewart’s daughter Andrea, as they surprised Atkins Elementary School’s pre-K and kindergartener classes with Halloween goodies.
10.31.18
ADAs Josh Williams and Lauren Tarver join Judge Karelia Stewart and DA Stewart’s daughter Andrea, as they surprised Atkins Elementary School’s pre-K and kindergartener classes with Halloween goodies.
10.31.18
ADAs Josh Williams and Lauren Tarver join Judge Karelia Stewart and DA Stewart’s daughter Andrea, as they surprised Atkins Elementary School’s pre-K and kindergartener classes with Halloween goodies.
10.30.18
ADA Charles Parr (4th from left) and other newly admitted attorneys are recognized by the First Judicial District Court Judges at the Shreveport Bar Association Memorial and Recognition Ceremony.
10.30.18
ADA Charles Parr (4th from left) and other newly admitted attorneys are recognized by the First Judicial District Court Judges at the Shreveport Bar Association Memorial and Recognition Ceremony.
September 2018
09.05.18
District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr., along with Porter’s Cleaners and Volunteers of Youth America, would like to say thank you to everyone who donated uniforms for the “Uniforms for Kid’s” program. We are better together!
09.18.18
DA Stewart joined U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond, Judge Sheva Sims, and State Representative Sam Jenkins, and moderator Pastor Theron Jackson for a forum on Criminal Justice Reform at Morning Star Baptist Church.
09.18.18
DA Stewart and panelists with forum questioners attorneys Felicia Hamilton, Ebonee Norris, Shante Wells, and Mary Jackson.
09.18.18
DA Stewart with Southern University- Shreveport criminal law students at the forum.
August 2018
08.17.18
DA Stewart and Heather Porter Price deliver to Volunteers for Youth Justice the first truckload of “Uniforms for Kids”. DA Stewart thanks the community for the overwhelming response. Please drop off any unused or gently used school uniforms at any Porters Cleaners location through September 4, so that they may be cleaned and distributed to those in need by YYJ.
08.21.18
Appeals Section Chief Suzanne Williams spoke to the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group today at Crystal Stairs restaurant in downtown Shreveport.
08.24.18
DA Stewart is recognized for outstanding service to the state by the Southern University Board of Supervisors. From left, SU Board Chair Ann Smith, SU System President Dr. Ray Belton, and SU Board Member Patrick McGee.
08.24.18
Congratulations to ADA Senae Hall (first row, third to left) for selection to the 2018-2019 Louisiana State Bar Association leadership class. (Arnaud’s – New Orleans, LA)
08.24.18
Congratulations to ADA Senae Hall for selection to the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) leadership class; Patrick Harrington for selection to the LSBA Board of Governors; Aaron Wilson for selection to the LSBA leadership class; and ADA Josh Williams for selection to the LSBA Young Lawyers Council. (Arnaud’s – New Orleans, LA)
08.24.18
ADA Senae Hall, Rodessa Metoyer, LSBA Access To Justice Director Monte Mollere, Section Chief Monique Metoyer, and ADA Josh Williams at the LSBA Board of Governors dinner. (Arnaud’s – New Orleans, LA)
08.09.18
DA Stewart and Mark Porter announce on KSLA News 12 “Uniforms for Kids”, a new program where gently used or new uniforms can be donated at any Porter’s Fine Dry Cleaning location for a free cleaning and distribution to those that need uniforms by the Volunteers for Youth Justice , beginning August 1, 2018, through September 4, 2018.
July 2018
07.03.18
Swearing in of Brittany B. Arvie, Special Assistant District Attorney 1st Judicial District
07.03.18
Swearing in of Brittany B. Arvie, Special Assistant District Attorney 1st Judicial District
07.03.18
Swearing in of Brittany B. Arvie, Special Assistant District Attorney 1st Judicial District
07.19.18
DA Stewart with Assistant US Attorney Earl Campbell and Caddo Parish Juvenile Services Director Clay Walker at the Human Trafficking Conference at LSUS.
07.24.18
DA Stewart congratulates Caddo Sheriff Captain Sharon Piggs on her promotion. Joining DA Stewart, from left are DA investigators Bill Duncan, William Douglas, Ronnie Grider, and Section Chiefs Monique Metoyer and Mekisha Creal.
07.25.18
DA Stewart says goodbye today to his 2018 summer interns. From left: Jacobe Hunt (Wiley College, BTW); Sheldon Dudley (Grambling, Parkway); Jared Lee (ULM, Byrd); Jentrell Oliver (Southern University Law Center, Evangel); Brooke Redman (Vanderbilt, Byrd); Colbi Washington (Byrd); Kabir Shah (Tulane, Louisiana School for Math, Science, and Arts – Natchitoches); Taylor Caldwell (Captain Shreve); Carleigh Kammer (Byrd). Not pictured: Camiile Chopin (Centenary, Captain Shreve); Justice Wilson (Captain Shreve); Allando Smith (La. Tech, Byrd); and Thomas Smith (Caddo Magnet).
June 2018
06.02.18
Second Assistant DA Penya Moses (middle) joins Shreveport CAO Brian Crawford, Congressman Mike Johnson’s special projects director Leslie Quinn, and Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker at the American Red Cross “Warrior Summit” honoring veterans and soldiers.
06.04.18
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor welcomes summer interns (from left) Sheldon Dudley, Jared Lee, Justice Wilson, Allando Smith, Kabir Shah, Colbi Washington, Thomas Smith, and Jacobe Hunt.
06.07.18
(bottom row from second from the left) Homicide Section Screening Chief, Monique Y. Metoyer is here with the 2018-2019 Board of Governors for the State of Louisiana.
06.07.18
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson swears in the 2018-2019 Board of Governors.
06.07.18
(second from the left) Congratulations to ADA Joshua Williams, sworn in as the Louisiana State Bar Association District Eight Representative on the Young Lawyers Council.
May 2018
05.01.18
Bossier-Webster Parishes DA Schuyler Marvin, Lafourche Parish DA Kristine Russell, and Caddo Parish Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor at the LDAA Legislative Cookout in Baton Rouge.
05.08.18
Over 200 children enjoyed the DA’s free football camp. Michael Hunter of the Denver Broncos , a former valedictorian an West Monroe High School, was our special guest.
05.08.18
Over 200 children enjoyed the DA’s free football camp. Michael Hunter of the Denver Broncos , a former valedictorian an West Monroe High School, was our special guest.
05.08.18
Over 200 children enjoyed the DA’s free football camp. Michael Hunter of the Denver Broncos , a former valedictorian an West Monroe High School, was our special guest.
05.08.18
Over 200 children enjoyed the DA’s free football camp. Michael Hunter of the Denver Broncos , a former valedictorian an West Monroe High School, was our special guest.
05.08.18
Over 200 children enjoyed the DA’s free football camp. Michael Hunter of the Denver Broncos , a former valedictorian an West Monroe High School, was our special guest.
April 2018
04.03.18
Second Assistant Penya Moses-Fields was the speaker at “Embrace Your Voice” for sexual assault awareness.
04.02.18
DA Stewart was the guest of Senator Greg Tarver at the annual “A Taste of the Senate” in Baton Rouge, at the legislative session.
04.02.18
DA Stewart in Baton Rouge at the legislative session before the state capital building.
04.09.18
District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. and Caddo parish’s top elected law enforcement officials, keynoted the opening of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week locally Monday, April 9, 2018, on the Texas Street steps of the Caddo Parish Courthouse.
04.12.18
Remembering Richard F. Stewart, Sr. 1926 – 2018
March 2018
03.05.18
DA James E. Stewart swears in Attorney Felicia Hamilton as Special Prosecutor Assistant District Attorney.
03.02.18
DA James E. Stewart receives the National Association of Social Workers Shreveport Region, Public Official of the Year Award 2018.
03.06.18
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Cox, and Bossier Parish Special Assistant DA enjoy the Shreveport Police Department Awards. Congratulations to Shane Prothro who won the award for the officer of the year.
03.08.18
DA James E. Stewart welcomes the National Association of Women Judges District 6 conference to Shreveport.
03.08.18
East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Judge Trudy White and Caddo Parish District Court Judge Karelia Stewart enjoy the National Association of Women Judges Awards Dinner Program in Shreveport.
03.08.18
Bossier Parish DA Special Assistant Lee Clemons, Caddo ADA Section Chief Jason Waltman, Caddo ADA Treneisha Hill, Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ree Casey-Jones, and Caddo DA Investigator Rod Demery enjoy the NAWJ festivities at the Petroleum Club.
03.08.18
DA James E. Stewart congratulates NAWJ District 6 President and Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims for a job well done on the conference.
03.14.18
DA James E. Stewart visited Goodwill Industries, an important community provider of employment for those reentering society from incarceration, the disabled, those needing jobs to pay child support, and programs and employment for at-risk teenagers.
03.23.18
Lincoln Parish DA John Belton and St. John the Baptist Parish DA Bridget Dinvaut join DA James E. Stewart for this historical photo, as the only African American district attorneys in Louisiana.
03.24.18
At Festival Plaza. ADA Senae Hall, Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Theron Jackson, and Caddo Parish Juvenile Court’s Bonnie Haynes enjoy the Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators, the annual fundraiser for our truancy partner, the Volunteers for Youth Justice. DA James E. Stewart served as a judge for the festival.
03.24.18
Congratulations to Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell on her election, becoming only the third female District Attorney in Louisiana.
February 2018
02.24.18
DA investigators Greg Jones and Rod Demery join DA James E. Stewart at the Law Enforcement Ball at Sam’s Town Hotel.
02.24.18
From the left, Haughton Police Chief Todd Gibson, Bossier Parish Judges Mike Nerren, Mike Craig, and Charles Jacobs join DA James E. Stewart at the Law Enforcement Ball.
02.27.18
DA James E. Stewart was the guest speaker at the Tuesday Morning breakfast group at Crystal Stairs restaurant.
02.27.18
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor (pictured) and Caddo District Judge John Mosley spoke to the students at Linwood Public Charter School about the importance of reading.
02.27.18
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor and Caddo District Judge John Mosley (pictured) spoke to the students at Linwood Public Charter School about the importance of reading.
02.28.18
DA James E. Stewart, here with longtime Caddo Parish schools educator and current First Baptist Church School Middle School Director Kay Robinson, spoke to the students at First Baptist Church School.
02.28.18
DA James E. Stewart spoke to the students at First Baptist Church School about the meaning and importance of the pledge of allegiance.
January 2018
01.11.18
DA Stewart joins Mayor Tyler, Gingerbread House Executive Director Jessica Miller, Commissioner Stormy Watts, Louisiana Office of Disability Affairs Director Bambi Polotzoa, Caddo Parish Juv Court’s Laurie McGehee, Parish Administrator Woodrow Wilson, and Caddo Parish Juvenile Services Director Clay Walker, in congratulating SPD’s Diana Coleman, this year’s recipient of the Guardian of Childhood Award.
01.15.18
The Shreveport Times caught our own DA James E. Stewart, Sr. enjoying the Krewe of Harambee MLK Day, Mardi Gras Parade.
December 2017
12.18.17
Students from Werner Park Elementary; Northside Elementary; and JS Clark Elementary/Middle school receive bicycles from DA Stewart through the Volunteers for Youth Justice. Thank you to Academy Sports for your help in making deserving children’s Christmas wishes come true!
12.18.17
Students from Werner Park Elementary; Northside Elementary; and JS Clark Elementary/Middle school receive bicycles from DA Stewart through the Volunteers for Youth Justice. Thank you to Academy Sports for your help in making deserving children’s Christmas wishes come true!
12.15.17
New Texas A&M head football coach, Jimbo Fisher, visited with DA Stewart & Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor. Joining them were new Aggie assistants former Auburn qb Dameyune Craig and former Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster. DA Stewart’s son Jonathan was a star linebacker at Byrd HS and Texas A&M.
12.14.17
The DA’s Office collected donations for the Gingerbread House at our staff Christmas party. Thank you to all who participated for your generosity!
November 2017
11.29.17
11/29/17 Louisiana District Attorneys Association Board of Governors meeting at Grambling State University Eddie Robinson Museum.
11.29.17
2 Wilberts: GSU legend Wilbert Ellis and Chief Deputy Wilbert Pryor, whose late father Wilbert, Sr. was a former GSU football star.
11.29.17
DA Stewart with former GSU athletic director Wilbert Ellis; Desoto Parish DA investigator Kem Jones; Desoto Parish DA Gary Evans; and Lincoln Parish DA John Belton
11.16.17
DA Stewart was the guest speaker at Green Oaks High School.
11.16.17
DA Stewart was the guest speaker at Green Oaks High School.
11.14.17
Sabine Parish DA Don Burkett presents a photograph honoring the late Caddo Parish DA Charles Rex Scott with the Scott family, at the opening of the Northwest Louisiana Crime Lab. Judge Scott , along with former Caddo DA Paul Carmouche , were recognized for their tireless efforts in making the crime lab a reality.
11.09.17
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, ADA David Newell, and Attorney Curtis Joseph at the Shreveport-Bossier Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at the Bossier Civic Center.
11.09.17
Galilee Baptist Church hosts a meeting organized by DA Stewart to address youth offenders and their parents to warn them of the consequences criminal activity.
11.09.17
Goodwill Industries is one of the community organizations that came out to offer help to the youthful offenders and their families.
11.05.17
Pastor and Mrs Bernard Kimble of Mt Olive Baptist Church welcome DA Stewart as the Grand Marshal of the church’s Homecoming Parade.
11.05.17
Investigator Greg Jones, Victim’s Assistant Coordinator Stephanie Mosley, and Investigator TaShayla Grigsby join DA Stewart at the Mt Olive parade.
11.03.17
Congratulations to Kristine Russell, sworn in as Lafourche Parish District Attorney. She becomes the fourth ever female District Attorney in Louisiana.
October 2017
10.31.17
Victim’s Assistance coordinator, Stephanie Mosley, and ADAs Treneisha Hill and Mekisha Creal spoke at the Minden Alumnae Delta Sigma Thea Chapter domestic violence awareness program at Mt. Zion CME.
10.27.17
The DA’s Office was honored to attend this important event.
10.27.17
Second Assistant DA Penya Moses-Fields and ADA Nancy Berger-Schneider at the awards luncheon.
10/21/17
DA Stewart receives the 2017 LA/MS Conference Trailblazer Award in Jackson, MS.
10/21/17
DA Stewart receives the 2017 LA/ MS Conference Trailblazer Award in Jackson, MS.
10/19/17
DA Stewart at the Project Celebration Remembrance and Prayer Service for domestic violence victims and their families.
10/19/17
DA Stewart at the Project Celebration Remembrance and Prayer Service for domestic violence victims and their families.
10/19/17
DA Stewart at the Project Celebration Remembrance and Prayer Service for domestic violence victims and their families.
10/19/17
DA Stewart at the Project Celebration Remembrance and Prayer Service for domestic violence victims and their families.
10.14.17
Congratulations to the new Bossier-Webster Parishes Judge-Elect Lane Pittard! He is the longtime 26th JDC District Attorney First Assistant. We wish our friend well on his new and well-earned journey!
10.05.17
DA Stewart with Red River Parish DA, Julie Jones, and Bossier/Webster Parishes DA Schuyler Marvin at the NWLA Family Justice Center Benefit Luncheon.
10.05.17
DA Stewart with Shreveport City Marshal Charlie Caldwell at the NWLA Family Justice Center Benefit Luncheon.
10.03.17
DA Staff Floyd Kirksey, Rod Demery, Penya Moses-Fields, DA Stewart, and Greg Jones at National Night Out.
10.03.17
DA investigators Greg Jones (l) and Rod Demery (r), with DA Stewart and Chief Deputy Wilbert Pryor at National Night Out.
10.03.17
DA Stewart, First Assistant Laura Fulco, and Special Victims Unit Chief Penya Moses-Fields with Section Chief Britney Green, the 2017 Project Celebration Social Change Award recipient.
10.02.17
DA Stewart speaks at the Family Justice Center benefit luncheon announcement press conference at Ernest’s Restaurant.
10.02.17
DA Director of Community Relations, Floyd Kirksey, Pastor Calvin Austin, and DA Stewart at the NWLA Family Justice Center Press Conference.
September 2017
09.22.17
This proposal is a Family Services Center, where agencies that work with families & children for the betterment of our community will house their offices to combat truancy.
09.15.17
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, congratulates Attorney Lori Graham for her selection as the 2017 Dr. Jesse Stone Pioneer Award winner at the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.
09.15.17
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, attorney Jacqueline Scott, Judge Karelia Stewart, and Frederick Marshall of Holmes European Motors at the NAACP banquet.
09.15.17
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor and The Honorable Judge Karelia Stewart with guest speaker United States Congressman Cedric Richmond, the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, at the NAACP Banquet.
09.08.17
Judges Mike and Frances Pitman joined us for a party to honor the retiring Susan Childers. Congratulations Susan – we will miss you!!!
August 2017
08.31.17
ADA Seane Hall collected school supply donations for J.S. Clark Elementary School for her birthday.
08.31.17
Caddo Parish DA Employees and community members donated to Senae Hall’s school supply drive for J.S. Clark Elementary.
08.31.17
ADA Senae Hall collected 3,837 school supply items for J.S. Clark Elementary in honor of her birthday.
08.17.17
Lydia and Angela Jackson speak at the ribbon cutting of Alphonse Jackson, Jr. Hall at Southern University’s Shreveport/Bossier Campus.
08.17.17
Senator Greg Tarver and Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor.
08.17.17
“Always fight for the rights of your people.” – Alphonse Jackson, Jr. to Senator Greg Tarver
08.15.17
District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr. mourns the passing of his friend Dr. Durell Tubberville, and celebrates the fight, passion for life, and faith shown by Dr. Tubberville.
08.11.17
Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Latrice Westbrooks joined DA Stewart on a panel discussing prosecutorial misconduct at the Congressional Black Caucus Policy Conference in Tunica, MS.
08.11.17
DA Stewart participates as a panelist at the Congressional Black Caucus Policy Conference in Tunica, MS.
08.11.17
DA Stewart participates as a panelist at the Congressional Black Caucus Policy Conference in Tunica, MS.
08.11.17
DA Stewart participates as a panelist at the Congressional Black Caucus Policy Conference in Tunica, MS.
08.05.17
DA Stewart served as a panelist on the importance of serving as a juror at the Omega Psi Phi Leadership Conference in Cincinnati. Here, the DA with fraternity Grand Basileus Antonio Knox, and his brother, Chief Judge of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Carl Stewart.
July 2017
07.30.17
DA Stewart is the guest speaker , and presents the proclamation from Mayor Tyler, at Bishop Gregory Jones 50th birthday celebration at Eden Worship Center.
07.28.17
Our office was proud to be a sponsor of the South Central U.S. Human Trafficking Conference. Here, First Assistant Laura Fulco, ADAs Mekisha Creal & Monique Metoyer join Assistant U.S. Attorney Earl Campbell.
07.28.17
ADAs Monique Metoyer, Erica Jefferson-Delaney, Penya Fields, Mekisha Smith Creal, and Aaron Crawford, join St. Tammany Parish ADA Holly Yvonne McGinness at the Human Trafficking Conference.
07.26.17
We are thankful for the hardworking men and women who make up our team of Caddo DA Investigators!
07.17.17
DA Stewart joined Pastor Bishop L. Lawrence Brandon on his Sunday Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church radio talk show.
07.10.17
DA Stewart with friends, Lincoln Parish John Belton District Attorney and East Baton Rouge Parish DA Hillar Moore at the Louisiana District Attorney Association meeting in Destin, FL.
June 2017
06.05.17
DA Stewart’s College internship program starts today! Our College Interns report for duty: From left: Jared Lee (ULM, Byrd HS); Deuce Caston (ULM, Byrd HS); Grant Henry (Nicholls State, Airline HS); Blaise Antoniou (Loyola-New Orleans, Caddo Magnet HS).
06.07.17
Caddo Parish District Court Judge Karelia Stewart swears in the Young Lawyers Division Council for the Louisiana State Bar Association in Destin, Fl. ADA Josh Williams (in tie) is the 8th District Representative (Caddo, Bossier, Webster, DeSoto, and Union Parishes)
06.07.17
Section Chief Monique Metoyer (third from left) is sworn in to the LSBA Board of Governors in Destin, Fl.
06.07.17
ADA Josh Williams, Section Chief Monique Metoyer, and former Section Chief and current Caddo Parish District Court Judge Karelia Stewart enjoy the LSBA conference in Destin, Fl
06.17.17
Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, here flanked by Webster Parish Police Jurors Jerri Lee and Vera Davison, spoke to the Louisiana Black Police Juror Association meeting at Sam’s Town Casino.
06.17.17
DA Stewart welcomes this summer’s interns: Brooke Redman, First Assistant Laura Fulco; Charles Parr, Taylor Caldwell, Caellen Kimble, Cheyenne Wilson, Deuce Caston, Special Victims Director Penya Moses-Fields; Grant Henry, Jarrett Lee, Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor. Not pictured Steven Downer, Makayla Weston, and Paul Blaise Antoniou.
06.17.17
DA Stewart and daughter Andrea work the ticket booth at the Let the Good Times Roll Festival at Festival Plaza.
May 2017
05.06.17
Over 500 young athletes joined us for our Second Annual Caddo DA Youth Football Camp at Lee Hedges Stadium!
05.06.17
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback, Ryan Mallett, joined us for our Second Annual Caddo DA Youth Football Camp at Lee Hedges Stadium.
05.06.17
Ryan Mallett addresses area athletes who attended our Second Annual Caddo DA Youth Football Camp.
05.06.17
Local athletes practice football skills and speed drills at our Second Annual Caddo DA Youth Football Camp at Lee Hedges Stadium!
05.06.17
DA James E. Stewart, Sr. speaks to local athletes about the importance of staying in school and making good choices at our Second Annual Caddo DA Youth Football Camp.
05.04.17
DA Stewart was the guest speaker at the Linwood Charter School Sports Banquet on May 4th!
05.04.17
DA Stewart was the guest speaker at the Linwood Charter School Sports Banquet on May 4th!
April 2017
04.24.17
DA investigator Rod Demery is honored by the City of Shreveport for his hit tv show “Murder Chose Me”. City councilman Willie Bradford, Mayor Ollie Tyler, and City councilman James Fleury join the celebration.
04.24.17
DA Stewart explains to visiting judges from Armenia the role of the District Attorney in America. DA Stewart welcomed U.S. Federal Court Judge Maurice Hicks among the visitors.
04.18.17
DA Stewart at the Legislative Prayer Breakfast in Baton Rouge, with illustrious Shreveport natives Dr. Leon Tarver and Dr Ray Belton, the former and current Southern University System Presidents.
04.18.17
Working hard in Baton Rouge for the citizens of Caddo Parish, DA Stewart with his longtime friend Senator Greg Tarver.
04.18.17
DA Stewart is interviewed in Baton Rouge by State Senator Kenny Cox and Pastor Steven Harris of New Abundant Life International Church of Natchitoches.
04.18.17
DA Stewart with state representative Barbara Norton at the LDAA Legislative Cookout in Baton Rouge
04.18.17
Bossier-Webster Parishes DA Schuyler Marvin and Senator Troy Carter enjoy the LDAA Legislative Cookout with DA Stewart.
04.01.17
ADAs Holly McGinness and Jessica Cassidy enjoy the Food Truck Block Party benefitting the Gingerbread House.
March 2017
03.17.17
The AKAs paint the Shreveport Convention Center pink and green on St. Patrick’s Day at their regional conference, with Attorney Brenda Ford, Pastor Theron Jackson, Brenda Latin, and DA Stewart.
03.17.17
DA Stewart welcomes CNN commentator and author Roland Martin to Shreveport at the AKA’s Regional Conference.
03.17.17
DA Stewart and his friend Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Theron Jackson at the AKA’s Regional Conference.
03.17.17
DA investigator and “Murder Chose Me” star Rod Demery, DA Stewart, and former Caddo Parish Schools Superintendent Mary Nash Robinson at the AKA’s Regional Conference.
03.11.17
Gumbo chef, Taylor Jamison ,with DA Stewart at the “Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators” fundraiser for Volunteers for Youth Justice. DA Stewart served as one of the lucky judges of the event.
03.11.17
Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jeff Cox, Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor, Caddo Juvenile Court Probation Supervisor Larry Brown, Bossier Parish Schools Director of Communications Sonya Bailes, local businessman Rick Brown, and television personality Ed Walsh enjoy the “Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators”.
February 2017
02.08.17
DA Investigator Rod Demery with John Nicholson (far right), the actor portraying him in the Investigation Discovery TV series “Murder Chose Me.”
02.08.17
DA Investigator Rod Demery at the premiere celebration of his new Investigation Discovery TV network series “Murder Chose Me” at the Robinson Film Center.
02.09.17
Former Deputy District Attorney Mike Powell surprised retiring Assistant District Attorney Ford McWilliams at a celebration for McWilliams’ 28 years of service to the office.
02.01.17
Former Rapides Parish Chief Juvenile Prosecutor, Daphne Robinson, is sworn in by DA Stewart as our newest ADA. Ms. Robinson began her distinguished career as then-Judge Stewart’s first law clerk on the Second Circuit Court of Appeal.
January 2017
01.17.17
01.14.17
DA Stewart with his longtime friend, Caddo Parish School Board member Dottie Bell, at the Krewe of Sobek Parade.
01.14.17
DA Stewart attends the Krewe of Sobek Parade with his daughter, Andrea Stewart.
01.14.17
DA Stewart attends the Krewe of Sobek Parade with his daughter, Andrea Stewart.
01.14.17
ADA Senae Hall, Investigator Rod Demery, ADA Mekisha Creel, and Victim’s Assistance Stephanie Mosely at the Caddo Parish Gun Buy Back Program.
01.13.17
Bossier-Webster Parishes District Attorney Schuyler Marvin, Bossier Parish DA Executive Assistant Kami Lunsford, and Caddo Parish Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor at the Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation Ceremony
01.13.17
DA Stewart with Purchased Director, Cassie Hammett, at the Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation Ceremony. Read more about the event.
01.13.17
DA Stewart is congratulated by Bossier City Mayor, Lo Walker, Caddo Parish Commissioner, Mike Middleton, and Caddo Parish Administrator, Woody Wilson.
01.13.17
Caddo Parish Director of Juvenile Services, Clay Walker, and Shreveport Mayor, Ollie Tyler, congratulate DA Stewart on his recognition.
01.13.17
DA Stewart with Caddo Juvenile Judge, Paul Young, and Caddo Commissioner Middleton at the Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation Ceremony.
01.13.17
Bossier City Chief Deputy Marshal, Shelly Anderson, receives the “Freedom Fighter” award for her efforts in the fight against human trafficking.
01.13.17
DA Stewart receives the “Freedom Fighter” award for his efforts to end Human Trafficking in Louisiana.
01.13.17
DA Stewart speaks at the Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation Ceremony.
01.13.17
Bossier Mayor, Lo Walker, and Shreveport Mayor, Ollie Tyler, read the Proclamation to end Human Trafficking in Northwest Louisiana.
December 2016
12.19.16
Volunteers for Youth Justice Executive Director Kelli Todd, DA Stewart, Walmart SuperCenter manager Mandy Patrick, and Caddo Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree at the Christmas bicycle giveaway
12.19.16
Walmart employees arranged 100 donated bicycles in the garden center to be donated to local students
12.19.16
Students and teachers talk and look at donated bicycles in the garden center of the Walmart SuperCenter on Westport Avenue
12.19.16
From left, J.S. Clark Elementary Principal Dr. Ruby Scroggins with student Richandra O’Neal, 11, Caddo Parish DA James E. Stewart Sr. and student Zahquel Davis, 10.
12.19.16
DA Stewart with Salvation Army donations from the Caddo DA Office Christmas Party
12.19.16
Salvation Army Donations at the Caddo DA Office Christmas Party
12.19.16
Caddo DA investigators Tashayla Grigsby and Lashana Harris with Salvation Army donations
12.07.16
DA Stewart speaks to Bennie Dotie’s photography class at Green Oaks High School about the keys to success.
November 2016
11.21.16
DA Stewart welcomes Southwood High School exchange student, Kateryna Halushka, from the Ukraine, an aspiring attorney.
11.21.16
ADA Senae Hall, Kateryna Halushka, and Section Chief Monique Metoyer.
11.14.16
DA Stewart speaks to Centenary College’s Freshman New Beginnings class
11.14.16
DA Stewart speaks to Centenary College’s Freshman New Beginnings class
11.04.16
DA Stewart speaks to Lakeshore Middle School at their Stomp Out Bullying Rally
11.04.16
DA Stewart with faculty and staff at Lakeshore Middle School’s Stomp Out Bullying Rally
October 2016
10.22.16
DA Domestic Violence Unit head, Penya Moses-Fields, and DA Victims Assistance Coordinator Leone Fitzgerald at Mayor Tyler’s Community Conference on Crime
10.07.16
DA Stewart was the featured speaker at the Caddo Parish Domestic Violence Awareness Celebration
10.07.16
DA Stewart at the Domestic Violence Awareness Celebration at the Caddo Parish Courthouse
10.07.16
DA Stewart at the Domestic Violence Awareness Celebration at the Caddo Parish Courthouse
10.04.16
DA Stewart with a Caddo Parish student on National Night Out
10.04.16
DA Stewart joins the community on National Night Out
10.04.16
DA Stewart, State Rep. Barbara Norton at National Night Out
10.04.16
DA Stewart celebrated National Night Out opening ceremonies at A.C. Steere with local leaders
September 2016
09.22.16
District Attorney Staff serving at Providence House.
09.22.16
DA Staff Britney Green, Deidra Broads, Lisa Jackson, Janis Thompson and LaShana Harris serving at Providence House.
09.22.16
Caddo DA James Stewart visited 710 KEEL morning show to discuss the new anti-truancy initiative
August 2016
08.18.16
DA Stewart presents $27,000 check to Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington.
08.18.16
DA Stewart presents $27,000 to the Bossier City Police Department, Sergeant Brian Griffith accepting.
08.17.16
DA Stewart at Mayor Ollie Tyler’s Backpack Giveaway
08.17.16
DA Stewart at Mayor Ollie Tyler’s Backpack Giveaway
08.17.16
DA Stewart at Pathway in Education’s Community Forum
08.17.16
DA Stewart at Pathway in Education’s Community Forum
08.01.16
Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr., center, with seven of the 11 interns who worked with his staff over the summer, in Courtroom D at the Caddo Parish Court House
July 2016
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Young campers hear from top area coaches at the Coaches Care 2016 Caddo Basketball Camp
07.25.16
All camp participants at the Coaches Care 2016 Caddo Basketball Camp
June 2016
06.18.16
Ryan Mallett coaches area youth at the first ever Caddo DA Youth Football Camp
06.18.16
Up and coming Caddo athletes practice speed and strength drills at the first ever Caddo DA Youth Football Camp
06.18.16
Young athletes practice football drills at the first ever Caddo DA Youth Football Camp
06.18.16
Local athletes run routes at the first ever Caddo DA Youth Football Camp
06.18.16
Area high-school athletes warm up at the first ever Caddo DA Youth Football Camp
06.15.16
DA Stewart welcomes his friend, Texas A&M football coach Kevin Sumlin, and his staff, to Shreveport for their June 15, 2016 football camp.
May 2016
05.24.16
DA Stewart appoints Jontrell Lawson as an Honorary District Attorney Investigator.
April 2016
04.20.16
District Attorneys Stewart and Schuyler Marvin in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Legislative Session.
04.14.16
“Dad’s life work was the pursuit of justice. I am proud of his legacy.” – Rex Scott at the
Charles Scott Portrait Unveiling
04.14.16
Alexis Pharris Scott, surrounded by family, unveils the official portrait at the
Charles Scott Portrait Unveiling
04.14.16
Alexis Pharris Scott and family hang the newly unveiled portrait at the
Charles Scott Portrait Unveiling
04.14.16
The Scott family poses in front of the official portrait of Former Caddo DA Charles Rex Scott at the Charles Scott Portrait Unveiling
04.14.16
Caddo DA’s Victim Assistance Program and Human Trafficking Division receive 3 awards at the Crime Victims Service Awards Ceremony.
04.14.16
Caddo DA’s Victim Assistance Program and Human Trafficking Division receive 3 awards at the Crime Victims Service Awards Ceremony.
04.04.16
DA Stewart, Sheriff Steve Prator, and DeSoto DA Gary Evans at the opening of the
NWLA Family Justice Center
04.04.16
DA Stewart, Bossier-Webster DA Marvin, Caddo Sheriff Prator, and DeSoto DA Evans at the opening of the NWLA Family Justice Center
04.04.2016
NWLA Family Justice Center Assistant Executive Director Derrick Henderson, Executive Director Jeri Bowen and DA Stewart at the opening of the NWLA Family Justice Center
04.04.16
DA Stewart and Bossier-Webster’s Special Assistant Lee Clemons at the opening of the
NWLA Family Justice Center
04.14.16
Rex Scott, DA Stewart, Former DA Paul Carmouche, and Alexis Pharris Scott, widow of Former DA Charles Scott, at the
Charles Scott Portrait Unveiling
March 2016
03.25.16
DA Stewart speaks at Morningstar Baptist Church Good Friday Community Outreach, wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend.
03.24.16
DA Stewart speaks to Turner Middle School 6th Graders. Thanks to Principal Dr. Darrell Webb for the invitation.
03.23.16
Special Assistant Lee Clemons, Bossier-Webster DA Schuyler Marvin and Chief Deputy DA Wilbert Pryor attend the Inspiring Women Luncheon.
03.23.16
The Honorable Carl Stewart, Sr; Caddo Mayor Ollie Tyler; DA Stewart; Richard Stewart, Jr.; and Richard Stewart, Sr., celebrate the 90th birthday of Mr. Stewart.
February 2016
02.25.16
DA Stewart and other law enforcement representatives at a special assembly at Huntington High School.
2.22.16
CMHS student, and future attorney, Sunjay Letchum spent a day with DA Stewart and staff.
2.21.16
DA Stewart accepting the “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Achievement Award” at the MLK Basketball Tournament.
2.21.16
DA Stewart was the featured speaker for the Black History Program at New Boggy Baptist Church, Pastor Lonnie Hamilton, in Bethany, LA.