Wheaton, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn-Area Scout Leader Charged with Sexually Assaulting Boy
A longtime Glen Ellyn-area Scout leader is accused of performing a sex act on a sleeping underage boy at a camp near Oxford, Wis.
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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Wheaton, IL|News|
$20 Million in Improvements Coming to Willowbrook Wildlife Center
The renovations are scheduled to begin this fall, but the second phase may not be completed for up to 10 years.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Obituary: Former Village President Constance 'Connie' Zimmermann 1931-2013
Constance Zimmermann served as Glen Ellyn village president from 1973 to 1977.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, July 28 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, July 28 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Curse the Cops, Cab and Dash
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Curse the Cops, Cab and Dash
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
4 Meth Arrests Made in DuPage County Thursday: Sheriff
Four men were taken to the DuPage County Jail after a two-month investigation, police said. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Charged With Supplying Liquor at Graduation Party: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, July 14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Assault, DUI Drugs, Alcohol
Lemont police reports, July 15-21
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 17-22
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
MacBook, iPad, Bikes Stolen: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 13
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Warrant Arrest
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on June 14.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Counterfeit Money Scam Reported in Darien
Two people used a counterfeit $50 bill at a Darien garage sale, police said. Here are the suspect descriptions.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DUI, Public Indecency and Intoxication: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, July 14-21.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police Cursed in Spray Paint, Spare Tires Stolen: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police report, July 11-14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Resisting an Officer, Retail Theft: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, June 5-29.
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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 9-July 6.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police report, July 10-18
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
