Repeat Offender Arrested Again by Police

New Bedford, MA — A repeat offender with 84 prior adult arraignments was re-arrested this week on firearm charges by New Bedford Police Detectives. The individual, identified as JORDAN CAETANO, 43, of 13 SPOONER STREET APT. #1, was taken into custody following a shooting outside a bar on Cove Road last week.

On Oct. 27th, officers responded to the Redwood Saloon for a report of shots fired. Multiple shell casings and a live round were located on the scene by responding officers.

A week later, New Bedford Detectives investigating the case conducted a search of CAETANO’s apartment.  As a result, detectives located a backpack which contained an unsecured large-capacity handgun, a high-capacity feeding device, and 255 rounds of ammunition.

Caetano was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, attempt to commit assault and battery by discharge, possession of a large capacity firearm and feeding device, possession of ammo without an FID card, improperly storing a large capacity firearm, and possession of a large capacity firearm.

CAETANO is no stranger to the police and courts.  He had 84 adult arraignments and was recently sentenced to 4 to 6 years in state prison for committing armed robberies.  Since his release he was again arrested for a domestic violence matter, however, New Bedford District Court only gave him a suspended sentence, putting him back on the streets with his long criminal history.

“This arrest was the result of a true team effort and good old-fashioned police work. It’s our officer’s professionalism, dedication, and teamwork that made this arrest possible. A job well done by all, however, it’s unfortunate that we had to use extensive time and resources to re-arrest this male who should not have been on the streets in the first place.” — Police Chief Paul Oliveira

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