Kingsport Police Are Warning Residents About A Phone Scam Involving Callers Falsely Claiming To Represent Local Law Enforcement. The Scammers Pose As Officers With Kingsport Police Or The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office And Tell Victims There Is An Active Warrant For Their Arrest. The Caller Claims The Issue Can Be Resolved By Transferring Money Or Showing Up At The Justice Center After Hours. Police Say Neither Agency Conducts Official Business This Way And Urge Residents To Verify Any Law Enforcement Contact By Calling Dispatch Directly.
