Kokonowski Criminal Defense serving Falmouth, Massachusetts

Criminal cases for Falmouth, MA, are primarily handled by the Falmouth District Court for misdemeanors and many felonies. More serious felonies and superior court cases in Barnstable County are handled by the Barnstable Superior Court.

Facing Charges in Falmouth? Get a free consultation today

If you have been arrested in or near Falmouth, call Cape Cod based defense attorney Tom Kokonowski to arrange a free consultation. Tom handles cases in both Falmouth and Barnstable courts. He has over 30 years of experience defending clients in Massachusetts. He is also a former Massachusetts prosecutor. His vast experience with over 3 decades of defending clients can greatly help you gain the best outcome possible for your case.

Key Reasons for Arrests in Falmouth:

Arrests in and around Falmouth, MA, are frequently driven by a combination of high-volume seasonal tourism, concentrated law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking, and, more recently, proactive federal immigration enforcement (ICE). While often considered a safe community, Falmouth experiences a higher overall crime rate than the national average, primarily driven by property crimes and, occasionally, violent incidents.

Key factors contributing to arrests include:

• Proactive Drug and Weapon Enforcement: The Falmouth Police Department, in partnership with the Cape Cod Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and regional SWAT teams, frequently conducts investigations into drug trafficking (specifically crack cocaine and fentanyl). Recent operations have targeted residential areas and resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics and, sometimes, unlicensed firearms.
• Seasonal Tourism and Crowd Control: During summer months, the influx of visitors leads to an increase in incidents at beaches and parks, often involving alcohol-related offenses, disorderly conduct, vandalism, and property crime. This necessitates a heavy police presence.
• Federal Immigration Actions (ICE): In 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in the area, resulting in arrests, some of which occurred in public, such as in front of local businesses.
• Property Crimes (Theft and Larceny): The area experiences “porch-pirate” incidents and vehicle break-ins, particularly during peak vacation weeks when rental turnovers occur.
• Traffic Stops and Substance Abuse: Many arrests stem from traffic stops that uncover drug possession or illegal weapons.
• Geographical Factors: Located on the Upper Cape, Falmouth serves as a gateway, and it is sometimes impacted by drug supply lines and crime trends from nearby areas.

While the town does experience high-profile incidents, it is considered a relatively safe, mid-sized community, with many of the high crime statistics driven by seasonal volume rather than consistent, widespread violent crime.

Get help today with your case.  Kokonowski Criminal Defense works in all Cape Cod courts.  Defense attorney Thomas Kokonowski is ready and able to help you with your charges.  Call Tom’s office today to schedule a free consultation:  (508) 262-0063