A Portsmouth man identified as a member of the local street gang “600” has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime.
Court documents show that on July 10, 2022, Cedric Rashad Davis Jr., also known as Ced, Luh Ced, or Grim Reaper, age 22, robbed an individual in Virginia Beach. During the incident, Davis displayed a firearm and demanded the victim’s vehicle keys. After receiving the keys, he took the vehicle and left the scene.
The following day, Davis used Instagram to post videos showing himself driving the stolen car while holding a handgun. Investigators later found text messages on Davis’ phone indicating he tried to sell the stolen vehicle.
Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Anthony A. Spotswood, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division announced the sentencing after it was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jamar K. Walker.
“This case resulted from a joint investigation involving the ATF, Virginia Beach Police Department, and Portsmouth Police Department.”
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew J. Heck and Megan M. Montoya prosecuted the case.
“This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).”
Additional information about this case can be found on both the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and through court records available at PACER under Case No. 2:25-cr-17.
