Portsmouth celebrates 25th National Night Out
An annual event to empower residents to fight crime and take back their neighborhoods, Portsmouth's National Night Out recently celebrated its 25th year. Civic league members and concerned citizens met and mingled with the city's law enforcement personnel, while strengthening their neighborhood watch programs. The evening included food, games, giveaways and vital information.
Members of Engine 11 of Cradock from left: Firemen Martin, MacDonald, Harrell, Moore and Davis.
From left: Highland Biltmore Civic League members Leon and Lara Mortimer posed with Pete.
Westhaven resident Nancy Kearney enjoyed the evening with her children Karissa, Rakeem and little Janiya.
From left: Reggie Allen, President of Brighton/Prentis Park Civic Leagues, Major Clemmons, Commander of Community Services for the Sheriff's Department and Sgt Leon Whitehurst.