Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Public Intoxication, Garage Burglary: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, June 9-16.
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|
Purse, Bike and Cell Phone Snatchers: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, June 8-11
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Male Stranger Arrested After Entering Woman's Apartment: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 11- 15
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Basement Fire Reported at Downtown Wheaton Business Tuesday
The blaze caused fire and water damage to the building's basement. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Golf Cart in Grandstands: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, June 7-8
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Dad Charged After Police Bust Underage Drinking Party: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 31-June 3
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Felon Takes Shotgun From Resident, Goes to Jail: Police Blotter
This 52-year-old took a firearm from a resident who hired him off Craigslist, according to police.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Arrested Twice in 5 Hours During Underage Drinking, Burglary Incidents: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police had two run-ins with a 19-year-old, and the last one ended at the county jail. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Friends, Loved Ones Say Goodbye to Andrus Family At Funeral Service
The family of four were laid to rest Tuesday at a Darien cemetery after a funeral service, held exactly one week after their lives came to an unexpected end.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Man Busts Hotel's TV Screen: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, May 31-June 2
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Swastika Scratched onto Car, F-Bomb Painted on House: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 4-12
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: Family Shot Dead in Murder-Suicide; Local Blackhawks Fan Hit by Puck
Also this week: Fabio pays a visit, Russell Crowe has some nice words for one local city and new details emerge on a drunken stabbing.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Found With Stolen Car, Burglary Tools: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, June 2-6
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Paroled West Chicago Priest Could Be Deported: Reports
This 40-year-old went to prison for sexually abusing a St. Charles boy. Now he might be sent back to his native Bolivia, according to media reports.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Community Grieves For Andrus Family After Murder-Suicide
Many took to social media to express their condolences for the Andrus family, who were found shot in their home June 11. A visitation is scheduled for June 17 and a funeral on June 18.
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 May 26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Off-Duty Officer Catches Late-Night Mailbox Smasher: Police Blotter
The officer saw two men attacking mailboxes on his block and gave chase, police said. Here's the full story.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Gets 6 Months in Jail For Secretly Taping Naked Teen
Timothy Zak was also sentenced to four years of probation and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, June 16 Edition
Naperville Police Department reports, June 8 - 13
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