By: Richard L. Smith
An Atlantic County judge sentenced two gang members to serve jail time after the pair conspired to commit murder in Atlantic City, among other serious charges.
Atlantic County officials said on February 1, 2023, both men were sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison for their roles in a string of gang-motivated crimes which were committed in Atlantic City on behalf of the gang known as Head Shot Gang, a.k.a., Front Street.
Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds said Quashawn Harris, 23, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on crimes of first-degree promoting organized street crime; first-degree conspiracy to commit murder; first-degree attempted murder; first-degree use of a juvenile in the commission of a crime; second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purposes; second-degree community gun; second- degree certain person not to possess a firearm; third-degree receiving stolen property; fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a handgun; and fourth-degree resisting arrest.
Saalih Davis, 21, also of Atlantic City, was sentenced on crimes of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder; first-degree attempted murder; first-degree use of a juvenile in the commission of a crime; second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purposes; second-degree community gun; third-degree hindering apprehension; and fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm.
According to Prosecutor William ReynoldsHarris and Davis were each sentenced to an aggregate term of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Officials said under the No Early Release Act, they must serve 12.75 years (153 months) prior to being eligible for parole.
Upon release from prison, Harris and Davis will be supervised on parole for a period of five years.
This case was investigated by the Violent Crimes Unit of the Atlantic City Police Department and the Intelligence Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.