STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — Governor Tony Evers has appointed Cass Cousins as the new District Attorney for Portage County.
Cousins comes to the position with a wealth of experience as a prosecutor, having served as the Assistant DA for the county from 2011-2018. During that time he helped to craft the county’s drug court and other diversion programs. Since leaving the DA’s office, he’s served as an assistant attorney general in the Criminal Litigation Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. In this position, he prosecutes criminal offenses related to drug overdose deaths and complex drug trafficking conspiracies.
“I am extremely honored to accept the appointment by Governor Evers to serve as Portage County District Attorney,” said Cousins. “The attorneys and staff in this office are a particularly dedicated and effective team, and I am grateful for the opportunity to join them and continue their tradition of prosecutorial excellence. I am also excited to continue the outstanding collaboration with our excellent law enforcement agencies and other community partners. As district attorney, I will be committed to serving our community with fairness, openness, and the diligent pursuit of justice.”
Cousins lives in Stevens Point with his family and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. In 2018, he was recognized by the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association as the Assistant District Attorney of the Year. In the community, he has judged moot court competitions and served as a mentor for students considering attending law school or becoming a prosecutor. He also has extensive experience training law enforcement and prosecutors on a broad range of topics.
Cousins replaces Louis Molepske, who is now a Circuit Court Judge for Portage County.
