Full Notification

The Sheriff's Office in Johnson County is receiving phone calls from residents today (Friday) reporting a scam that is making its rounds through the community. The caller will speak with the occupants, or will leave a message on their voicemail indicating that they have warrants for there arrest. They must pay a fine to stay out of trouble. Simply hang up on these individuals. Do not engage in any conversation with them. If message is left on your machine do not return the phone call. If you are wanted on warrant in Johnson County we will never call you to alert you to the warrant. The police will never ask you over the phone to pay in order to stay out of trouble.