Downers Grove, IL|News|
Pedestrians Hit With Paintballs in Downers Grove: Police Blotter
A couple of people reported being hit by paintballs in the southern part of the village, according to police.
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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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Residents Charged With DUI, Public Intoxication: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Sept. 2-7
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
$12K Engagement Ring Stolen From Hinsdale Home: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 16-23
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Jewelry, Cash Stolen in Latest DG Ruse Entry Burglary
A man entered a couple's home after he claimed to be their new neighbor, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Central Teens Caught With Tobacco: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 16-22
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Suspended License Arrests
Here are items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter from June 3-Sept. 12.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Marijuana Possession, Disorderly Conduct Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Sept. 2-Sept. 8
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police: No Charges After Benedictine Sex Assault Investigation
Officials decided there was "insufficient evidence" to pursue charges in the case, according to a brief statement.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Lisle Police Investigate Reports of Sexual Assault at Benedictine University
The case is still under investigation and no criminal charges have been filed in the incidents so far, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Reports Being Beaten Outside Downers Grove Nightclub: Police Blotter
An investigation into the Sept. 21 incident is pending, police said.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on May 30-Sept. 10.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Investigate Reports of Sexual Assault at Benedictine University
The case is still under investigation and no criminal charges have been filed in the incidents so far, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Police Detail Burglaries at Home of Deceased Neighbors
Two of the burglaries took place in September, according to police reports. Kenneth Harry, a 43-year-old neighbor, was charged in connection to the incidents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Crown Royal Caper, Doing 108 in a 55
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
OMG PD: Crown Royal Caper, Doing 108 in a 55
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 22 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 22 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Sept. 22 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 22 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
OMG PD: Crown Royal Caper, Doing 108 in a 55
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
