Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton Police reports, June 3-9
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|
Friends to Hold Memorial Friday for Family in Murder-Suicide
The memorial will be held at USA Skate Center in Romeoville, where Jeana Andrus used to work. She, her husband and two daughters were shot dead Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Driver Hits Tree, Charged With DUI: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 1-10
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Cannabis Possession, Speeding: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 2-7.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Mom Describes Police Activity Near Death Investigation
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Former Dist. 181 Custodian Charged With Oak School Laptop Theft
Hinsdale police reports, June 7
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Solicitor Shut Down on 77th: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 29-30
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Found Guilty in '99 Wheaton Robbery Death Faces New Murder Charges
Raymond Winters is one of four men now charged with first-degree murder in the 1999 death of a Broadview business owner, officials said. Winters pled guilty to attempted armed robbery in connection to a separate 1999 shooting death in Wheaton.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Man Charged With Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 27-29
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Male Stranger Approaches Teen in Downers Grove, Offers Ride: Police
Downers Grove police call the June 8 incident suspicious. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Report Marijuana, Drug Equipment Charges
Wheaton police reports, May 11-June 3
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Issue 33 Citations During 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign
All but 10 of the citations were for failure to wear a safety belt during an 11-day enforcement campaign.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Dad Charged After Son's Party Rattles Neighborhood: Police Blotter
The 41-year-old allowed his Army recruit son to have a party of 12, but it grew to nearly 50 after he went to sleep, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Glen Ellyn Motorcycle Accident
No tickets were issued in the fatal accident, which remains under investigation.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
12 Stories of People Making A Difference In The Chicago Area
We can all look up to these local heroes. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, June 9 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, June 9 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Pervert Punished, Grumpy Guest, Surprise Shutdown
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
