Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from June 1-5.
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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Batavia|News|
OMG PD: The Perverted and the Hungry
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, July 21 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Former Wheaton Man Gets 40 Years For Soliciting Murder of DuPage Co. Officials
The 55-year-old received the maximum sentence under the law. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, July 21 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Retail Theft
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on June 9.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
DUI, Disorderly Conduct: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, June 1-5
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Battery, Driving 30 mi. Over The Limit
Lemont police reports, July 8-13
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Dillard 2014 Campaign: Off to a Rocky Start?
After having his rollout dimmed by an "ironic" announcement from Lisa Madigan, Kirk Dillard has now lost the backing of a former ally to whom he is in financial debt.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police: $16K in Jewelry Taken in 2 Home Burglaries
The homes were entered by force, according to police. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
2 Men Charged With Trespassing on Railroad Property: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, July 3-6
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Heat Advisory Issued for Thursday, Friday in Northern Illinois
How hot will it be? Read on.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Strange Message on Windshield, Retail Theft: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 8-15
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Bench Thief, Disorderly Conduct, Cannabis Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, July 7-13.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
ID Thief Uses Resident's Info for 2 Tax Returns, Accounts: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, July 11
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Man Gets Four Years for Child Porn
The 45-year-old West Driveway man was arrested on charges of possessing porn videos of girls under the age of 13.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Woman Charged With Heroin Possession While Seeking Medical Help: Police Blotter
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Thefts, Burglaries from Cars: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, June 1-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Traffic Incident: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, July 10-15
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
