Crime & Safety

Falmouth Disturbance Leads To Narcotics Seizure And Arrest: Cops

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and a vehicle, police said.

Jason Hendricks-Tobey
Jason Hendricks-Tobey (Courtesy of the Falmouth Police Department)

FALMOUTH, MA — A disturbance at a residence on East Falmouth Highway led to a narcotics seizure and arrest, police said.

Shortly after midnight Friday, Falmouth police officers and Barnstable County deputies responded to the home to investigate a report of a disturbance, the Falmouth Police Department said in a media release.

"During the investigation, officers developed probable cause to believe that one of the involved parties was in possession of illegal narcotics," the release said.

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Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and a vehicle at the scene, according to the release, and shortly before 7:30 a.m., commenced their search.

Officers found a "large quantity of narcotics and items consistent with the distribution of illegal drugs," the release said.

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"In total, officers seized approximately 120 grams of cocaine, hallucinogens, and steroids," according to the release. "Investigators also seized $3,172 in cash, cutting agents, plastic baggies, and a digital scale."

Following the investigation, 30-year-old Falmouth resident Jason Hendricks-Tobey was charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession of a controlled substance, per the release.

"Hendricks-Tobey was arraigned (Monday) at Falmouth District Court and ordered held," the release said.

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