The Newport Police Department is warning residents after receiving reports of phone scams where the caller identifies themselves as a Newport police sergeant, lieutenant, constable or deputy.

The Newport Police Department is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam where callers impersonate police officers and demand payment to cancel fake warrants. In a press release issued Nov. 27, the department said it has received additional reports of the scam since its initial warning on Nov.

The Windsor Police Service (WPS) is warning people to beware of telephone scammers posing as Windsor Police officers.

Fayetteville police are warning citizens of scam phone calls and voicemails asking for payment to avoid legal action.