Wheaton, IL|News|
Scion Scratched Up, Illegal Grab and Go: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 7-8
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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Wheaton, IL|News|
Felony Retail Theft, DUI: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 1-7
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Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATED: $15K in Jewelry Taken From Downtown Wheaton Business
The jewelry was missing from a secured display case. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused was booked March 3.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, March 10
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, March 10 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Buffet Bully, Bleach Bummer, (Almost) House Arrest
Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Hostile Guest, Satellite Scam: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 28
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Help Not Wanted, Suspicious Person: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, March 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, Burglary: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 21-March 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Stolen Vehicle: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, Feb. 24-March 4
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Police Set for St. Paddy's Weekend Crackdown
Local law enforcement plans to step up efforts against impaired driving for the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Cannabis Possession, Underage Drinking, Resisting Police
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, Feb. 25-March 3
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Snow Blower Jacked, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 2
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Packages Stolen: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 19-27
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DUI, Speeding, Illegal Transport: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Feb. 28-March 4
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
$1,200 Bag Snatched by Car Burglar: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, March 1-3
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Thefts Reported At Restaurants On Ogden and 75th Street: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 25-26
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Wheaton, IL|News|
2 Grand In Cash Taken From Wallet, Stabbed Tires: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, Feb. 26-March 1
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Driving With No License
Here is an item involving a Lisle resident on Feb. 25.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff