Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Teen Finds Man in Her Apartment: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 1-3
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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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Man Arrested on 2 Warrants: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 24-26
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Drugs, Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton Police reports, May 24-June 2
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Man Drove With Man on Hood: Police Blotter
The 21-year-old faces reckless driving and conduct charges following the incident, police said.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 23-June 5
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Indicted in Home Construction Scheme
This 58-year-old resident helped another man bilk investors out of more than $750K, officials said.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
West Chicago Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Heroin Possession
The 40-year-old was arrested after a sting operation in a Carol Stream parking lot, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Cocaine Found in Man's Vehicle: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 24-25
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Cell Phone Nabbed at Church, Possession, Public Indecency: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, May 26-June 2.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Avoids Police Crash, Gets DUI Charge: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 29-June 2
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
70 Flowers Stolen After Planted By Village: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 4-28
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Charged With Public Indecency in Downers Grove: Police Blotter
The man was interviewed about other recent public indecency calls in the village, but he was only charged with one count, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Police Bust Underage Drinking Party With 60 Guests
Police arrived at the scene after a fight was reported. Here's the full account.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Lisle Police blotter.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Resisting Arrest: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 18
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Marijuana, Drug Equipment Charges: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 14-15
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Wheaton, IL|News|
$7,500 Watch, $700 Cell Phones Stolen: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 10-20
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Car Stolen Overnight, Retail Theft Stopped: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 16-23
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Lisle, IL|News|
Domestic Battery, Criminal Trespass: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 19.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Jewelry Stolen During Ruse-Entry Burglary: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 4-5
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff