Fenton police presented monthly crime and traffic statistics and took extended public comment about recurring informal car gatherings that residents say are creating public-safety risks along River Road and Larkin Williams.

Sergeant Fingers delivered the monthly report in Captain Plebiak’s absence, reporting roughly 629 calls for service in April and about 1,700 self-initiated officer stops. The department recorded one DWI for the month and said arrests remained “in the twenties,” driven largely by retail larceny. A traffic-speed survey cited during the meeting covered 816 vehicles and recorded hundreds of drivers in the 26–35 mph range on residential streets; at least one driver was recorded at a higher speed.

Residents said groups of cars and motorcycles have gathered on River Road, sometimes leaving black tire marks on the pavement and creating hazards for pedestrians and walkers. One resident told the board people now avoid walking some sidewalks out of fear of being struck by a speeding vehicle or a crash.

Police response and options: Sergeant Fingers said the gatherings are not unique to Fenton and that limited resources make immediate, sustained enforcement difficult: "We're not the one place that has this issue. Limited resources, unfortunately, we can only be so many places at 1 time." He said the department attempts to prioritize areas where surveys and complaints show ongoing problems and will deploy resources where feasible. He also noted social media is used by organizers and that events can be advertised in advance, complicating rapid response.

Suggestions discussed included portable enforcement trailers or signage, use of trespass signs at private businesses where congregations form, and targeted patrols at known hot spots. A resident complimented Officer Meyer for bike‑patrol visibility inside a crowded retail site, and the department said that community policing tactics, when available, are beneficial.

No formal enforcement policy change or budget request was recorded at the meeting; aldermen and staff agreed to continue conversations with the new police captain about options and community outreach.