New Castle City Police are warning residents of a recent phone scam. According to the Department’s Facebook page, police say the caller states that he is a Sheriff’s Deputy with an active arrest warrant for the family member. The caller did know the name of the resident and did have a local number with a voicemail claiming to be from the County Sheriffs Office. The caller then demands payment for the warrant. City police say they never contact you by phone demanding payment for outstanding warrants, nor do they accept gift cards as payment for any fines or fees.