Falmouth Public Safety Log: January 1–21, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Falmouth Police Department's official public log for the period January 1–21, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).

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Thursday, January 1, 12:07 a.m. — Disturbance/Disorderly: A disturbance was reported on Spring Bars Road.

Thursday, January 1, 12:53 a.m. — Assault (past): A past assault was reported on Heritage Circle.

Thursday, January 1, 1:53 a.m. — Suspicious Person/Motor Vehicle: A suspicious person or motor vehicle was reported on Wild Harbor Road; a report was filed.

Thursday, January 1, 10:42 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on Teaticket Highway was handled by an officer.

Thursday, January 1, 11:30 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was reported on Brick Kiln Road.

Thursday, January 1, 2:12 p.m. — Assault (past): A past assault was reported on Shannons Way.

Thursday, January 1, 4:15 p.m. — Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm on Penzance Road was checked and found secured.

Thursday, January 1, 5:13 p.m. — Threat: A threat was reported on Menauhant Road.

Thursday, January 1, 6:21 p.m. — Arrest: A welfare check on West Falmouth Highway resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Thursday, January 1, 9:48 p.m. — Arrest: A disturbance/disorderly call on Ter Heun Drive resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Friday, January 2, 6:47 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Brick Kiln Road resulted in a report being filed.

Friday, January 2, 8:12 a.m. — Trespass: A trespass notice was served in hand on Rickenbacker Road.

Friday, January 2, 2:36 p.m. — Arrest: A warrant was served on Main Street, resulting in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Friday, January 2, 4:09 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint was reported on Davis Straits.

Friday, January 2, 7:32 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on Rose Morin Lane was handled by an officer.

Saturday, January 3, 5:54 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Teaticket Highway resulted in a citation being issued.

Saturday, January 3, 8:52 a.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: An identity theft or fraud complaint was reported on Main Street.

Saturday, January 3, 9:29 a.m. — Recovered Property: Property was recovered on Main Street.

Saturday, January 3, 12:40 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Hayway Road.

Saturday, January 3, 1:15 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash on Barrows Road at Waquoit Highway was handled by the involved parties.

Saturday, January 3, 3:55 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Gifford Street.

Saturday, January 3, 5:01 p.m. — Traffic Hazard: A traffic hazard on Route 151 was handled by an officer.

Saturday, January 3, 6:53 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Ranch Road at Nathan Ellis Highway resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 3, 7:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Sandwich Road resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 3, 8:09 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on East Falmouth Highway.

Saturday, January 3, 10:33 p.m. — Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm at a Seaspray Drive address was responded to and the occupant was located (served in hand).

Sunday, January 4, 6:36 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on Wickertree Road resulted in a report being filed.

Sunday, January 4, 12:22 p.m. — Preserve Peace: Officers responded to a peace-keeping call on Grand Avenue.

Sunday, January 4, 4:34 p.m. — Injury Crash: An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on Sandwich Road at State Route 151.

Sunday, January 4, 6:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on Falmouth Woods Road was handled by an officer.

Sunday, January 4, 9:32 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Sandwich Road resulted in a citation.

Sunday, January 4, 9:52 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Sandwich Road resulted in a citation.

Sunday, January 4, 10:25 p.m. — Suspicious Person/Motor Vehicle: A suspicious person or motor vehicle was reported on Sandwich Road at Pinecrest Beach Drive; a report was filed.

Sunday, January 4, 10:42 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on Sandwich Road was handled by an officer.

Monday, January 5, 2:14 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking citation was issued at Town Hall Square.

Monday, January 5, 6:29 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Teaticket Highway resulted in a citation.

Monday, January 5, 8:45 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Route 28 South resulted in a citation.

Monday, January 5, 1:11 p.m. — Arrest: A warrant was served on Teaticket Highway, resulting in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Monday, January 5, 1:20 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny complaint was investigated on Main Street.

Monday, January 5, 1:49 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on Main Street.

Monday, January 5, 4:11 p.m. — Arrest: An attempt-to-locate call on Binnacle Road resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Monday, January 5, 7:25 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was handled by an officer on Amvets Avenue.

Monday, January 5, 8:06 p.m. — Lost Property: A lost property report was filed on Technology Park Drive.

Monday, January 5, 10:22 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on Philadelphia Street resulted in a transport.

Monday, January 5, 10:22 p.m. — Arrest: An in-progress assault on Main Street resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Tuesday, January 6, 11:15 a.m. — Breaking and Entering (past): A past breaking and entering was reported on Lucerne Avenue and handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 6, 12:01 p.m. — Recovered Property: Recovered property was reported on Main Street.

Tuesday, January 6, 2:28 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: An identity theft or fraud complaint was handled on Natal Avenue.

Tuesday, January 6, 4:36 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash on King Street was handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 6, 4:36 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a report being filed on Sandwich Road.

Tuesday, January 6, 4:37 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Carriage Shop Road at Old Barnstable Road.

Tuesday, January 6, 5:58 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop on Gifford Street resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Tuesday, January 6, 8:30 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint on Scranton Avenue was handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 6, 10:33 p.m. — Arrest: A welfare check on Ter Heun Drive resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Wednesday, January 7, 11:50 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Teaticket Highway.

Wednesday, January 7, 12:51 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint on Old Barnstable Road was handled by an officer.

Wednesday, January 7, 1:46 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on Ter Heun Drive was addressed by officers.

Wednesday, January 7, 1:46 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 7, 3:13 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was reported on Ter Heun Drive.

Wednesday, January 7, 5:47 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a report being filed on Pacheco Path.

Wednesday, January 7, 8:31 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Carriage Shop Road at Sandwich Road.

Wednesday, January 7, 9:38 p.m. — Arrest: A welfare check on Teaticket Highway resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Thursday, January 8, 12:30 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Nathan Ellis Highway at Falmouth Woods Road resulted in a report being filed.

Thursday, January 8, 6:32 a.m. — Injury Crash: An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on Old Barnstable Road at Hayway Road.

Thursday, January 8, 12:41 p.m. — Arrest: A transport/escort on Frank E. Hicks Drive resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Thursday, January 8, 1:53 p.m. — Injury Crash: An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on Davis Straits.

Thursday, January 8, 1:53 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on Sandwich Road.

Thursday, January 8, 4:01 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on Ter Heun Drive was handled by an officer.

Thursday, January 8, 4:16 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on North Falmouth Highway.

Thursday, January 8, 5:09 p.m. — Downed Wire: A downed wire was reported on Main Street.

Thursday, January 8, 5:41 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny complaint on Locustfield Road was handled by an officer.

Friday, January 9, 6:57 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Jones Road resulted in a citation.

Friday, January 9, 7:12 a.m. — Arrest: A warrant was served on Main Street, resulting in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Friday, January 9, 7:30 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Sandwich Road at Sand Hill Farms Road resulted in a citation.

Friday, January 9, 8:42 a.m. — Assault (past): A past assault was reported on Gifford Street Extension.

Friday, January 9, 9:03 a.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Worcester Court at Lake Leaman Road.

Friday, January 9, 10:11 a.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on Main Street.

Friday, January 9, 10:25 a.m. — Arrest: A warrant was served on Main Street, resulting in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Friday, January 9, 11:28 a.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Occum Lane at Gifford Street.

Friday, January 9, 1:54 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint was reported on Main Street.

Friday, January 9, 4:35 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: An identity theft or fraud complaint was reported on Main Street.

Friday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. — Report of Gunshots: Gunshots were reported on Red Brook Road; officers were unable to locate the source.

Friday, January 9, 7:20 p.m. — Arrest: A warrant was served on Lewis Neck Road, resulting in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Saturday, January 10, 8:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Teaticket Highway resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 8:45 a.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop on Windswept Road resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Saturday, January 10, 8:50 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Teaticket Highway resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 9:01 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on Plum Hollow Road was handled by an officer.

Saturday, January 10, 9:10 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Davis Straits resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 10:13 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Locust Street resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 11:10 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Hayway Road resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 11:26 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a report being filed on East Falmouth Highway.

Saturday, January 10, 1:35 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Teaticket Highway resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 5:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Highfield Drive resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 6:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Gifford Street resulted in a citation.

Saturday, January 10, 8:18 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported on Main Street.

Saturday, January 10, 10:28 p.m. — Injury Crash: An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on Gifford Street at Pine Valley Drive.

Sunday, January 11, 9:28 a.m. — Illegal Dumping: An illegal dumping complaint on County Road was referred to another agency.

Sunday, January 11, 10:18 a.m. — Dirt Bike/ATV Complaint: A complaint regarding a dirt bike or ATV on Sandwich Road at Parker Mills Road; officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

Sunday, January 11, 3:15 p.m. — Suspicious Person/Motor Vehicle: A suspicious person or motor vehicle was reported on Pine Valley Drive.

Sunday, January 11, 5:50 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on Pine Valley Drive.

Sunday, January 11, 7:06 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint on Spring Bars Road was handled under a protective party disposition.

Monday, January 12, 7:54 a.m. — Arrest: A search warrant executed on Waquoit Highway resulted in an arrest. Arrest details not available in the log; see editor note.

Monday, January 12, 12:57 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on North Falmouth Highway.

Monday, January 12, 3:10 p.m. — Threat: A threat complaint on Main Street was handled by an officer.

Monday, January 12, 4:19 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported on Teaticket Highway.

Monday, January 12, 7:05 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Palmer Avenue.

Monday, January 12, 7:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency (overdose) was reported on Teaticket Highway.

Tuesday, January 13, 9:11 a.m. — Erratic Motor Vehicle: An erratic motor vehicle was reported on Studley Street at Waquoit Highway and handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 13, 11:34 a.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint on North Falmouth Highway was handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 13, 2:46 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: An identity theft or fraud complaint was reported on Main Street.

Tuesday, January 13, 2:58 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting complaint was reported on Davis Straits.

Tuesday, January 13, 3:15 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Turner Road at Sandwich Road.

Tuesday, January 13, 4:00 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on West Falmouth Highway was referred to fire/EMS.

Tuesday, January 13, 6:07 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report on Lewis Neck Road was handled by an officer.

Tuesday, January 13, 9:44 p.m. — Injury Crash: An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on Woods Hole Road at Katy Hatch Road.

Wednesday, January 14, 10:47 a.m. — Investigation: An investigation was reported on Gifford Street Extension.

Wednesday, January 14, 12:01 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 14, 12:49 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny complaint on East Falmouth Highway was handled by an officer.

Wednesday, January 14, 12:59 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 14, 1:29 p.m. — Recovered Property: Recovered property was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 14, 2:08 p.m. — Threat: A threat was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 14, 5:18 p.m. — Trespass: A trespass complaint was reported on Ter Heun Drive.

Wednesday, January 14, 5:36 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported on Teaticket Highway.

Thursday, January 15, 1:49 p.m. — Assault (past): A past assault was reported on Heritage Circle.

Thursday, January 15, 1:52 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call on County Road was referred to fire/EMS.

Thursday, January 15, 2:54 p.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash on Teaticket Highway was handled by an officer.

Thursday, January 15, 4:27 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: An identity theft or fraud complaint was reported on Main Street.

Thursday, January 15, 5:06 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check resulted in a report being filed on Nickey Lane.

Thursday, January 15, 8:05 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Central Avenue resulted in a citation.

Friday, January 16, 2:56 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency (overdose) was reported on Redlands Road.

Friday, January 16, 7:19 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was reported on Central Avenue.

Friday, January 16, 11:17 a.m. — Crash: A motor vehicle crash was