Woodridge, IL|News|
Golf Course Greens Damaged: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 26
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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Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused was booked on July 7-11.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on Aug. 9-10.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Police Crack Down on Solicitors
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 13-15.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: School Official Charged with $1.5 Million Theft; Killer Gets 75 Years
Also this week: a man is charged in a DUI crash that injured two kids, a community rallies to support a beating victim and a guy standing on a fountain yelling at people is busted for drugs.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Who Hit Wheaton Home Faces Multiple Charges
Michael Kohs, 22, fled the crash scene barefoot and resisted police, according to a report. The family at the home was displaced due to the damages.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Giant Jacks; How to Run a Landfill
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Search For Missing Man Comes Up Short, Sister Seeks Justice
John Spira's sister and DuPage detectives scoured wooded areas in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn last week. Spira was last seen on Feb. 23, 2007 near West Chicago.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
OMG PD: Rat Yourself Out, Man Gets Driveway Rage
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
How To Get Kids Back on a School Sleep Schedule
Patch researched the question. Here's what we came up with.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
COD Tech Student Teaches Gaming Workshops
The two-part series will be held on Aug. 17 and Sept. 7 at the Glenside Public Library in Glendale Heights.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Aug. 18 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Aug. 18 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Rat Yourself Out, Man Gets Driveway Rage
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Rat Yourself Out, Man Gets Driveway Rage
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Quinn Signs Bills Banning Illinois Teens from Tanning Beds, Electronic Cigarettes
Gov. Pat Quinn signed new laws Thursday "to protect the health of Illinois youth."
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Begin Another DUI, Seatbelt Crackdown Campaign
The enforcement period starts Aug. 16 and continues through Labor Day. Buckle up and drive sober!
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct, Speeding: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, July 7-11
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Man Charged with Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
2 Charged With Retail Theft After Taking $213 in Groceries: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, July 30-Aug. 7
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
