Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Child Abuse, Battery
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department April 25- May 1. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 28-May 7
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Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Begin Seat Belt Crackdown
Lisle police officers will increase seat belt patrols from May 10-27.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Night Project Shut Down, Student Found: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, May 2-6
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Report Marijuana, Controlled Substance Charges
Wheaton and Glen Ellyn police reports, April 21-May 2
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, Suspended License: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 28-May 6
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Suspended License
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 12.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Toddler Bites Toddler, Repo Time: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 30-May 1
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Threatens To Shoot Trespassers: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, May 7-9
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale Police Bust 48 Juveniles at Underage Drinking Party
Some of the partygoers fled the scene, but over 40 were cited, police said.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, DUI: Police Blotter
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department April 30- May 7. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police Force Entry, Make Arrests in Downers Apartment With Weed
An officer drew his gun on an unannounced man in the unit, according to a report. Here's what else happened.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI, Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 4-11
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Lisle, IL|News|
Controlled Substance Possession: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 5.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Missing Revolver, Watch: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 6-7
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Reports Suspicious Man Following Her: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, May 8-11
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Aggravated DUI, Littering, Theft: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, May 5-12
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Rowdy at the Train Station, Battery, Obstructing An Officer: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, May 6-11
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Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Speeding, No Valid Driver's License
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on May 1.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Stop the Texts, Door Decor Drama: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, April 25-26
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