Press Releases
DA seeks citizen input on death cases
The Caddo Parish District Attorney's office asks for citizen assistance as it investigates cases of two citizens who allegedly died while in police custody. The Caddo Parish District Attorney received investigatory files from the Shreveport Police Department late...
Teens face attempted murder charges
A trio of Shreveport teens face charges of attempted second-degree murder following a criminal attack that occurred in early May. Probable cause was found Monday, June 1, 2020, by Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ree Casey-Jones for attempted second-degree murder, as...
PHASE 1 RE-OPENING
Our first week of the new normal at the Caddo Parish Courthouse, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, has come to what I would deem a successful end. However, there was a limited court schedule this week, so there will be significantly more hearings...
Caddo Grand Jury returns five true bills
The Grand Jury of Caddo Parish returned five indictments against six men on May 19, 2020. Wesley Harper III, 31, of Princeton, was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder, in connection with the slaying of Robert Dehn. Hotel worker Dehn, 78, was beaten during a...
Caddo District Court announces reopening steps
Caddo Parish District Court has announced initial steps toward reopening, effective Monday, May 18, 2020. The precautions ordered emphasize the importance of maintaining space between people, wearing masks and screening people entering the courthouse. First, people...
In the News
DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE IS STILL AT WORK
During this national emergency, I want you to know that your District Attorney Office is still at work. I ask that we all follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the orders of the Governor as we fight to end the spread of Coronavirus and...
COVID-19 Update March 16
See the Issued Statement Here
Shreveporter pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Shreveport man pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court to manslaughter Monday, September 9, 2019, even as jurors were being selected for his second-degree murder trial. When Darell Lamont Bell, 24, returns to District Judge Craig Marcotte's courtroom November 19,...
The First Truckload of Uniforms are Delivered
District Attorney James E. Stewart and Heather Porter Price deliver to Volunteers for Youth Justice the first truckload of “Uniforms for Kids”. District Attorney James E. Stewart thanks the community for the overwhelming response. There is still time for you to drop...
Uniforms for Kid’s Program
DA Stewart and Mark Porter announce on KSLA TV channel 12 “Uniforms for Kids”, a new program where gently used or new uniforms can be donated at any Porters Cleaners location for a free cleaning and distribution to those that need uniforms by the Volunteers for Youth...