Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: DuPage Man Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme
This 23-year-old wanted to get rid of his aunt, uncle and an elderly resident of the house, police said.
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|
Sheriff: Glendale Heights Man Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme
The 23-year-old wanted to get rid of his aunt, uncle and an elderly resident of the house, police said.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Church's Money Collection Stolen: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Aug. 4-5
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police Bust Downers Grove Drinking Party, Man Charged
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 4
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Assault, Battery, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, July 28-Aug. 2
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Darien, IL|News|
Man Charged With Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, June 7-8
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Beer, Gold Coins Stolen In Residential Burglaries: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 5-25
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Lisle, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Underage Drinking Arrests: Police Blotter
Here are items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter from May 31-Aug. 1.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sheriff: 2 Men Charged With Identity Theft
The men, one from West Chicago and one from Carol Stream, are accused of making over $600 in purchases with credit cards they stole, police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Carol Stream Man Wields Knife in Nail Salon Robbery Attempt: Police Blotter
The man needed extra cash to buy cocaine, so he tried to rob a nail salon in Forest Park, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Teens Charged With Drug Item Possession in School Parking Lot: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, July 6-11
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Man Charged With Contributing to Delinquency of Minor
Downers Grove police reports, July 31
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Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from June 4-6.
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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 July 13-31.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Criminal Damage to Vehicles Reported: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, July 11-22
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Woman Charged With Drug Item Possession: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 31-Aug. 1
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Wheaton, IL|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Aug. 4 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
