Downers Grove, IL|News|
Resisting an Officer, DUI Crash: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 17-22
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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Lisle, IL|News|
Domestic Battery: Police Blotter
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on March 26.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Battery, Cannabis Possession
Woodridge police reports, March 22-23
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Identity Theft, Dog Complaint: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, March 17-21
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, March 19-24
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Kindle Crook, DUI Arrest: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 17-22
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Prosecutors Detail Sex Case Against St. Charles Man
Wheaton North teacher Edwin Klemm's encounters with a Wheaton North High School student included oral and safe sex, prosecutors said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Drug Item, Obstructing Justice
Woodridge police reports, March 17-20
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Underage Drinking, Curfew Violation
Woodridge police reports, March 16-17
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: DUI, Squealing Tires, Pump and Run
Woodridge police reports, March 15-16
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Juvenile Battery, Cannabis Possession
Woodridge police reports, March 15
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Darien, IL|News|
Officers Bust Underage Drinking Party: Police Blotter
Here is an item involving a Darien resident on March 9.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Driving While License Suspended
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on March 21.
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 from March 14-19.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused were booked from March 5-12.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Prosecutors: Wheaton North Teacher Met Student At Home 10 to 12 Times
Edwin Klemm's encounters with a Wheaton North High School student included oral and safe sex, prosecutors said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, March 24
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, March 24
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Stunt Leads to Store Ban, Mailbox Attacker
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Apartment Argument, Shovel Solicitors: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, March 4-5
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