Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Solicitation, Marijuana, Traffic Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, May 5-12
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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Downers Grove, IL|News|
2 Businesses Lose More Than $20K Each in Separate Thefts: Police Blotter
One business had an upgraded car stolen, the other lost a trailer with an entire kitchen, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Don't Turn Your Back: Cell Phone, Bike Thefts Reported
Wheaton police reports, May 14-15
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Exposes Himself on Prairie Path: Police Blotter
The incident occurred at 12:30 p.m. May 15. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, May 19 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, May 19 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Magic-Marker Threat, Apartment Climbing
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
DUI, Dog Bite: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 27-29
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DUI, Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 7-12
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Pervert on 59th, Crook Leaves Smell: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 5-8
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Jury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders
The trial comes to a close nearly one month after it began, and more than three years after three Kramer family members were killed.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Jury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders
The trial comes to a close nearly one month after it began, and more than three years after three Kramer family members were killed.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Verdict Expected Soon in Darien Triple-Murder Trial
Jurors heard closing arguments Tuesday in the case against Johnny Borizov. He is accused of masterminding the plot to kill the Kramer family, prosecutors said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Man Charged With Aggravated DUI, Leaving Accident Scene: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 5.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Gang Symbols, Garbage Can Fires: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 4-5
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Marijuana, Drug Equipment Charges: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 29-May 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Marijuana, Drug Equipment Charges: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, May 1-3
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Suspect on the Run, Possible Public Urination: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 3-5
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Report Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Wheaton police reports, May 1-8
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Warrant Arrests, Mountain Bike Thefts: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 7-11
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff