Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Assault, Battery, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, July 28-Aug. 2
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
- Batavia, IL
After studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Charles worked for almost three years right after graduation at the Wausau Daily Herald newspaper in Wisconsin, covering K-12 and higher education.
Before that Charles honed his skills as an intern at the Naperville Sun and then the Kane County Chronicle.
Charles has lived in DuPage County for most of his life. He is back on familiar turf and ready to tell your stories.
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Darien, IL|News|
Man Charged With Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, June 7-8
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Beer, Gold Coins Stolen In Residential Burglaries: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 5-25
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Underage Drinking Arrests: Police Blotter
Here are items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter from May 31-Aug. 1.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sheriff: 2 Men Charged With Identity Theft
The men, one from West Chicago and one from Carol Stream, are accused of making over $600 in purchases with credit cards they stole, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Carol Stream Man Wields Knife in Nail Salon Robbery Attempt: Police Blotter
The man needed extra cash to buy cocaine, so he tried to rob a nail salon in Forest Park, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Man Charged With Contributing to Delinquency of Minor
Downers Grove police reports, July 31
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Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from June 4-6.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on July 13-31.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Criminal Damage to Vehicles Reported: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 11-22
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Woman Charged With Drug Item Possession: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 31-Aug. 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Aug. 4 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sheriff: 18-Year-Old Charged With Child Porn Possession
The 18-year-old is being held on $2,000 bond. Here are the details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Lombard Man Charged With Child Porn Possession
The 18-year-old is being held on $2,000 bond. Here are the details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Gov. Pat Quinn Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Handgun from Burglary Found Outside Golf Club: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, July 10-23
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: DUI Alcohol, Thefts, Domestic Battery
Lemont police reports, July 15-28
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
