Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Toddler Bites Toddler, Repo Time: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 30-May 1
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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Threatens To Shoot Trespassers: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, May 7-9
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Police Bust 48 Juveniles at Underage Drinking Party
Some of the partygoers fled the scene, but over 40 were cited, police said.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, DUI: Police Blotter
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department April 30- May 7. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police Force Entry, Make Arrests in Downers Apartment With Weed
An officer drew his gun on an unannounced man in the unit, according to a report. Here's what else happened.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI, Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 4-11
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Lisle, IL|News|
Controlled Substance Possession: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 5.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Missing Revolver, Watch: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 6-7
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Reports Suspicious Man Following Her: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 8-11
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, Littering, Theft: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, May 5-12
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Rowdy at the Train Station, Battery, Obstructing An Officer: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 6-11
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Speeding, No Valid Driver's License
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 1.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Stop the Texts, Door Decor Drama: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 25-26
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, $3,000 Transmitter Theft: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, April 27-May 6
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Stolen Car, Public Indecency, Underage Drinking: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, April 29-May 5
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Retail Theft, Car Burglaries: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, May 3-4
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Lisle, IL|News|
Street Racing, Weapon Use: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 1.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, April 26-28
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Darien, IL|News|
DUI, Locker Thefts: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, April 24-27
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Two Burglaries Reported at Hinsdale Apartment Complex: Police Blotter
Forced entry was used in both incidents, police said. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff