Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Citation
On Saturday night, Louisiana State Police issued a summons to Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for driving while intoxicated. According to reports from WAFB-TV, Lewis announced on Monday that he intends to contest the charge.
The incident occurred in West Baton Rouge Parish, where troopers stopped Lewis for operating a vehicle without headlights. He received a court summons for first-offense DWI and a violation of headlight requirements. Both are misdemeanor offenses, and State Police noted that the West Baton Rouge jail does not accept bookings for first-time DWI cases, so Lewis was not arrested or detained.
Commissioner's Response
Lewis released a statement on Monday regarding the traffic stop:
“This weekend, I was stopped by law enforcement for a headlight related issue. I cooperated fully and the situation was resolved promptly. While I was ultimately issued a DWI summons, I will be working with lawyers to contest the charge. Out of respect for the process and those involved, I will defer to them for further comment on this matter at this time.
“I have great respect for the men and women who serve our community in law enforcement, and I believe everyone, myself included, is accountable to the law. I appreciate the professionalism shown during the encounter. I also take my responsibilities to the press and the public seriously.
“I understand the gravity of the situation why our communities concerned. As I always have, I plan to remain accountable through both my words and my actions, not just through my words. My hope is that our focus remains on the consistent, good work we have accomplished advocating for Louisiana’s citizens.”
