Newport News Police Department Hosts First-Ever Pickleball Camp
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) recently made a unique addition to its summer camp offerings with the introduction of a Pickleball Camp. The camp, which concluded last Thursday, provided local youth with the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the popular sport while also building positive connections with law enforcement.
Throughout the weeklong camp, participants were taught basic Pickleball skills as well as more advanced techniques like the 3rd Shot Drop. What set this camp apart was the chance for campers to turn the tables and teach NNPD police recruits how to play the game, creating a fun and interactive learning environment for all involved.
The camp culminated in a Round Robin Tournament, where two standout campers emerged as the top players, showcasing their newly acquired skills. The Newport News Police Foundation, Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort, and the NNPD’s Community Youth Outreach Division played key roles in organizing and supporting the camp, ensuring its success.
“We’re thrilled to have introduced Pickleball to our summer camps,” said the NNPD in a statement, expressing gratitude to all those involved in making the event possible. The department looks forward to continuing to offer unique and engaging community-building initiatives in the future.
In other news, a 20-year-old man from Alexandria, Va., was sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale narcotics trafficking operation. Trayveon James Johnson, also known as “Treyski,” was part of a network that smuggled fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills from Southern California to the District of Columbia. Johnson’s sentencing comes as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the area, with authorities seizing significant quantities of fentanyl pills and powder connected to the operation.
Additionally, a 24-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2022 killing of his ex-girlfriend’s new partner in Washington, D.C. Marcus Walker was convicted of second-degree murder while armed, among other charges, in a tragic incident that took place in Northeast Washington. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of violent actions and the importance of upholding the law to ensure justice for victims and their families.
Lastly, a 31-year-old man from Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the stabbing death of Damohn Gill in June 2021. Aaron Jackson was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, following a brutal altercation in the parking lot of the Orchard Park Apartments. The sentencing highlights the commitment of law enforcement officials to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable and seeking justice for victims and their loved ones.
