Portsmouth carjacker sentenced to over 10 years in prison

NORFOLK, Va. – A Portsmouth man and member of the Portsmouth neighborhood street gang “600” was sentenced yesterday to 10 years and 10 months in prison for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

According to court documents, on July 10, 2022, in Virginia Beach, Cedric Rashad Davis Jr., aka Ced, Luh Ced, or Grim Reaper, 22, robbed a victim while brandishing a firearm and demanding the keys for the victim’s vehicle. The victim gave Davis the keys, and Davis entered the vehicle and fled the scene.

On July 11, 2022, Davis used Instagram to stream videos depicting himself driving the stolen vehicle and holding a handgun.  A search of Davis’ phone revealed text messages in which Davis attempted 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, made the announcement after sentencing 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. Attorney 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).

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:25-cr-17.