FALMOUTH – Due to police activity on Chase Road, a shelter in place order was issued by Falmouth Police about 9:30 AM Tuesday for that neighborhood. Residents were urged to stay indoors and away from windows.
Meanwhile, 878 Eversource customers in Falmouth lost power due to an unrelated outage blamed by the utility on equipment damage. They hoped to have power restored by 11:15 AM. The outage had Falmouth Fire-Rescue responding to alarms and assisting at least one person from a stalled elevator.
From Falmouth Police: The Falmouth Police Department, along with assisting agencies, is currently on scene of an incident in the 60 block of Chase Road.
The roadway in this area is completely closed to all traffic and pedestrians, and there is a large police presence on scene.
There is no active threat to the community at this time.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to resolve the situation safely.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Thank you.
Update 12:15 PM from Falmouth Police: The situation has been de-escalated and the roadway reopened. Falmouth Police remain on scene investigating. Further details will be released once the investigation is complete.
Further update from Falmouth Police: On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at approximately 8:20 AM, Falmouth Police officers were dispatched to a residence on Chase Road following a reported argument between a contractor and the resident.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the resident, who made statements indicating a mental health crisis and referenced the presence of a firearm inside the residence. The individual subsequently barricaded himself inside the home, and initial efforts to resolve the situation were unsuccessful.
Officers secured the surrounding area and requested assistance from partner agencies, including the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, and a K-9 unit from the Mashpee Police Department.
Crisis negotiations continued throughout the morning, and at approximately 11:00 AM, officers were able to take the individual into custody without further incident.
Following the incident, Falmouth Police Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence and recovered two shotguns. The individual was transported by the Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department to Falmouth Hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
The Falmouth Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to our regional partners for their assistance in ensuring a safe resolution.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7/365. Call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
