Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson Is Alerting Citizens About A Scam Going Around. Multiple County Residents Have Reported Receiving A Call From A Person Claiming To Be Local Law Enforcement And Demanding Money Under The Threat Of Arrest. The Caller Identifies Himself As Lt. Allen And The Intended Victims Are Told If They Pay 500 Dollars, They Will Not Be Arrested For Failure To Appear In Criminal Court Or Grand Jury. The Sheriff Advises, If You Receive Such A Call, Hang Up. The Calls Originate From Other Countries.