Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
House Egged, Surprise Flowers: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, March 27-29
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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Charged With Theft: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, March 25-28
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Speeding, Suspended License
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on March 30.
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Darien, IL|News|
No Driver's License, Rock Through Window: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, March 26-27
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Public Intoxication, Drug Item Possession: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, March 24-30
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Hit and Run, Tinted Windows, DUI
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department March 26- March 30. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Roadway Mess, iPhone Collateral: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 21-25
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession Arrests: Police Blotter
Here are items involving Lisle residents.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Lawn Driving, DUI, No Insurance: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, March 23-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Cannabis Possession, Retail Theft
Woodridge police reports, March 23-25
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
House & Car Egged, Windshield Busted: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, March 27-April 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Faces Theft Charge, Another Gets DUI Charge: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 26-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Illegal Alcohol Possession, Neon Sign Snatched: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 26-27
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
'Flash Mob' Nabs Over $1,000 in Clothing From Town Square Shop
The group targeted certain displays, according to police. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Warrant Arrest
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on March 30.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
DUI, Speeding, Mailbox Popped: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, March 22-23
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Public Demonstration, Hit and Run: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, March 21-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Father Accused of Leaving Children Unsupervised at Park
The 48-year-old left the park to go meet someone, police said. Here are more details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
$3,500 Toy Machine Stolen, DUI Arrest: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 19-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Drug Item, DUI Arrests, Controlled Substance Possession
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department March 18- March 22. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
