Downers Grove, IL|News|
Marijuana, Traffic Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 30-31
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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Lisle, IL|News|
Drug Item Possession, Retail Theft : Police Blotter
Here are items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter from July 13-31.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Man Accused Of Starving Skunk To Death: Police Blotter
The case is due back in court Aug. 6.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Man Charged With Cannabis, Drug Item Possession: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, June 4-6
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Naperville, IL|News|
Pastor From Naperville Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $1.6 Million in Church Funds
Howard Richmond showed members of his church fake documents to convince them to loan him money, prosecutors said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Charged With Battering Police Officer Who Woke Him Up
The following information was supplied by the Geneva Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Teen Charged With Underage Drinking: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, July 23-25
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Woman Charged With DUI: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, July 12
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 20-29
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Academy Administrator Gets Threatening E-mail: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, July 18-25.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Woman Dies After Horse Riding Fall Near Oswego Monday
Susan Kelly sustained internal head injuries during her fall off a horse, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Woman Caught With Drug Equipment: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, July 4
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Bond Set at $3 Million for Addison Man Accused of Murdering Wife Friday
Prosecutors say Kurtis Worley confessed to killing his wife because "she wouldn't have sex with him."
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
iThefts Reported Across Downers Grove: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 15-23
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Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Issue 18 Citations During July 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign
Here's a recap of the Lisle Police Department's holiday crackdown on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Lawsuit: Woman Accuses Darien Police Chief of Sexual Assault, Retaliation
In her lawsuit against the city of Chicago, Centeria Moore-Powell accuses Ernest Brown of discriminating against her. Brown was her supervisor in 2005 when they worked for the Chicago Police Department.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Charged With Fleeing, Eluding Geneva Police
The following information was supplied by the Geneva Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Man, Woman Charged With Obstruction After Running From Officer: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 14
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Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on June 14.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
