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|
Street Fighting, Cannabis, DUI: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, April 23-26
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Battery, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, April 21-28
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Theft During Flood, Attempted Burglary: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 25-27
Woodridge, IL|News|
Case of Meat Copped, Pump and Run: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, April 19-20
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
That's My Fencing, Can I Check My E-mail?: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 21-22
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Flood-Damaged Home Buglarized: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Hinsdale police blotter.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Forced-Entry Residential Burglary, Retail Theft: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 17-23.
Wheaton, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Aggravated DUI: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 17-28
Wheaton, IL|News|
Cannabis, Drug Item Possession Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 15-28
Wheaton, IL|News|
BB to the Window, $2,600 Water Pumps Stolen: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 24-28
Downers Grove, IL|News|
3 Firearms Stolen From Downers Grove Home: Police Blotter
Two revolvers and a rifle were last seen on Halloween 2012, when the owner took them out to show some guests.
Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from April 1-7.
Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on April 15.
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, April 28
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Darien, IL|News|
Shooter Thought Darien Triple Murder Was A Dream
Jacob Nodarse thought the night of the Kramer family shootings might have been imagined at one point. Johnny Borizov's defense attorneys questioned his actions and memories on Friday.
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: I Walk the Leash, Playtime Tension
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Warrenville Man Charged in Deadly Car Crash Held on $1 Million Bond
Karlos Leath has been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI for his part in a fatal crash Thursday night that killed 18-year-old passenger Stephanie Pickett.
