e.t. 30:24 (Encore of July 9, 2023 episode of Talkback)
Paul Johnson and Gilbert Baez Jr. talked with 10-year Cumberland County District Attorney Bill West, Jr. about the size and scope of his office and how his office has grown in performance of its duties, operations and experience in his 25 years of work in the Cumberland County D.A.’s office!
Size and Scope of the Office
Juvenile, District, and Superior Court Operations
Domestic Violence Unit
Homicide Team and number of cases etc
Special Prosecutors: Human Trafficking, Cold Case Sexual Assault, and Detention Center
Treatment Courts: Human Trafficking Court, Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, Drug Court, and Youth Diversion Courts
Community Programs: Expungement Clinic, Debt Forgiveness, Youth Physical Training Program, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program
National DA’s Association involvement (former President)
State DA’s Association involvement (former President)
6/29 Press Conference with US Attorney regarding Violent Crime Task Force (I will get you a copy of the press release)
DA Office featured multiple times on NBC Dateline, CBS 48 hours, and multiple other assists
High Profile Cases: Shania David, Danielle Locklear, Kelli Bordeaux