Downers Grove, IL|News|
3 Firearms Stolen From Downers Grove Home: Police Blotter
Two revolvers and a rifle were last seen on Halloween 2012, when the owner took them out to show some guests.
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 were booked from April 1-7.
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 April 15.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, April 28
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Shooter Thought Darien Triple Murder Was A Dream
Jacob Nodarse thought the night of the Kramer family shootings might have been imagined at one point. Johnny Borizov's defense attorneys questioned his actions and memories on Friday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, April 28 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: I Walk the Leash, Playtime Tension
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATE: Warrenville Man Charged in Deadly Car Crash Held on $1 Million Bond
Karlos Leath has been charged with two counts of aggravated DUI for his part in a fatal crash Thursday night that killed 18-year-old passenger Stephanie Pickett.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
DUI, Possession of Cannabis: Police Blotter
Here's an incident involving a Lisle resident.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
DUI, Tires Slashed: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, April 6-7
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Slippery Coyotes, Bows and Arrows: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, April 23-24
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Retail Theft, Speeding, No Valid License
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department April 15- April 20. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Public Urination, Downed Wires: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 18-21
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Shooter Says Johnny Borizov Orchestrated Darien Family Killings
Jacob Nodarse said he was instructed by Johnny Borizov to kill Borizov's ex-girlfriend and her family in 2010. He began his first day of testimony on Thursday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Attempted Vehicle Theft: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, April 14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Revoked License: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, April 17-20
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, Cannabis Possession: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, April 14-20
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
iPhone, Paper Towels Poached: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, April 13-19
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DUI Drug and Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 13-21
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Cannabis, Drug Item Possession: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, April 8-14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff