Calcasieu Crime Cast

Fighting Fentanyl in Calcasieu Parish

In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with Tonya Doucette, a mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose, and founder of Project Trey. Nearly 100 people a year die of an overdose in Calcasieu Parish and fentanyl is responsible for the majority of those deaths. This discussion includes what fentanyl is, signs of addiction, community resources for addicts, and how the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office is holding dealers accountable. If you would like to schedule a training on fentanyl, visit www.calcasieuda.com. If you need resources for addiction and recovery, visit www.projectrey.org.

Fighting For the Minority with Wilford Carter, Sr.

In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with State Representative and former 14th JDC Judge, Wilford Carter, Sr to discuss the impact he has made not only in Southwest Louisiana, but Statewide. Mr. Carter shares stories of fighting for African American rights and the 1986 lawsuit pertaining to the Voting Rights Act that that he was instrumental in. In 1988, Louisiana only had 6 black judges in the State; today, Louisiana has the highest number of African American Judges per capita.

Fighting Human Trafficking in Calcasieu Parish

In this episode, District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with CPSO Commander Gene Pittman to discuss human trafficking in Calcasieu Parish. This is an educational episode that discusses the reality of human trafficking in Southwest Louisiana, what it looks like, and how people can help.  For more information and training information about human trafficking in SWLA, visit www.fighthtswla.org or call 337-431-1350. To report suspected human trafficking in Calcasieu Parish, call 337-491-7952.

Death Row Clemency Proceedings

In this episode District Attorney Stephen Dwight is discussing the current death row clemency proceedings and what he is doing to oppose them. He is joined by First Assistant District Attorney Jacob Johnson, who was an attorney on the trial team of Kevin Daigle's death penalty case and will be discussing the elements that are needed to be proved in order to receive a death row conviction.

What is an Expungement?

Are you someone who has heard the term "expungement" but doesnt understand what it means? Or maybe you're someone who needs an expungement yourself. This episode breaks down what an expungement is and the steps you need to take in order to receive one.  District Attorney Stephen Dwight sits down with Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office Expungement Attorney, Karen McLellan and Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court Expungement Processor, Monica Winfrey to discuss everything about expungements and the New Day Expungement Event that's held every year by the District Attorney. Expungement applications for the New Day program will be available at www.calcasieuda.com starting September 1, 2023 and will be accepted until September 29, 2023.