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Fenton Police report uptick in calls, high speeds on Old Highway 141 and rise in fraud cases
Summary
The Fenton Police Department reported 788 calls for service in August 2025, noted a problematic speeding average of 39 mph in a 30-mph zone on Old Highway 141 and warned of a rise in fraud and deceptive-offense reports, prompting plans for extra patrols and public caution.
Captain Pliviak reviewed August 2025 statistics for the Fenton Police Department at the Sept. 25 board meeting, reporting 788 calls for service (up from 726 in July but lower than Aug. 2024) and steady arrest numbers. Self-initiated assignments were slightly down from the previous month.
Traffic enforcement data showed a concerning pattern on Old Highway 141 near Wintergreen Estates: a radar survey recorded an average speed of 39 mph in a posted 30-mph zone, with speeds ranging from 9 mph to a maximum of 63 mph. The department said it will initiate extra patrols in that area.
The department also reported a near doubling in recorded fraud and deceptive-offense incidents compared with recent months. Pliviak cited examples including stolen identity reports and scam attempts, and described an organized-theft case involving merchandise—nearly $1 million in value—from a tractor-trailer that drew coordination with a regional fusion center and the Department of Homeland Security.
Residents were urged to be alert to scams and to contact police if they suspect fraudulent contacts or offers. The police report concluded with the department noting relative consistency in larceny and shoplifting statistics in commercial areas and a request to the board for continued support for targeted enforcement.
The municipal court separately reported August disbursements totaling $14,992.50.
