Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, July 14 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
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|
$11K Tire Theft, Cannabis Arrest, DUI: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 30-July 5.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Former Naperville Man Found Guilty in 2011 Home Invasion, Domestic Battery
Kenny Edwards, 36, formerly of Naperville, was convicted Friday of illegally entering the home of his estranged wife in 2011 and beating her, officials said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Fishy Incident, Yolk-Filled Crime
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Missing West Chicago Man Found Dead, Cause Unknown
Aaron Brothers was located and the police closed their investigation into his disappearance.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Police Bust $1 Million Cannabis Operation Near Naperville, 2 Charged
Gregory F. Accardi, 60, and Matthew J. Fenton, 30, have been charged in connection with a marijuana-growing operation officers found in their townhouse Thursday, Naperville police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Police Chief Wanted Stricter Concealed Carry Law
Chief of Police Mark Field answers our questions about Illinois' new concealed carry law.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Retail Theft: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 30-July 7
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Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Resisting an Officer, Retail Theft, Speeding
Lemont police reports, July 1-6
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Naperville, IL|News|
Minor With Alcohol, Endangering a Child: Police Blotter
Naperville Police Department reports, July 10
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Teens Yell the N-Word at Female: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, July 1-4
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Darien, IL|News|
Darien Police Warn of Multiple Residential Burglaries in July
Here is some information about the incidents, and how you can keep your home safe.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Underage Drinking: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, June 7-30.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Police to Participate in Charity Ride For Late Officers' Families
Burr Ridge police will join law enforcement across the state to support families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Found With Cannabis During DUI Arrest: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 27-July 7
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Employee Accused of Taking Shoes From Store: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, July 1-8
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Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Aaron Brothers Found Dead July 11
The man was last seen on July 8 during the evening, according to his family. Here is a description.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
$20,000 in Jewelry Stolen From Home: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 14
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Sent to Hospital After Being Pushed During Walk: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, July 3-8
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
15 Koi Fish Worth $1,100 Stolen From Downers Yard: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 24-July 7
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
