Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Cannabis Possession, Fraud, DUI: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, March 13-17
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|
Police Blotter: DUI, Resisting Officer
Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on March 19.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: DUI
Here is an item involving a Woodridge resident on March 5.
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Darien, IL|News|
Speeding, Criminal Damage, Car Burglary: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, March 9-12
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Resisting Officer, Burglary, Controlled Substance Possession
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department March 9- March 16. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police Bust Drinking Party At Downers Grove Home, 9 Charged
Some of the partygoers hid in the basement, but officers eventually found them. Read on for the full account.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Attempted Burglary, Domestic Battery, DUI
Glen Ellyn Police Department reports, March 11-16
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
More Jewelry Missing in Hinsdale
The incident was reported less than a mile from the home that was burglarized Saturday night. Here's more info.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Spending Spree, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 2-11
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Dist. 200 Addresses Teacher Sex Assault Charges in Statement, Letter to Parents
No additional former or current students are involved in the charges against Wheaton North teacher Ed Klemm, officials said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Wheaton North Student
Wheaton North High School teacher Edwin Klemm of St. Charles is charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual assault of a student, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
UPDATED: Wheaton North Teacher Charged With 11 Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault of Student
Wheaton North High School teacher Edwin Klemm is charged with criminal sexual assault of a student, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
DUI, Brick Through Windshield: Police Blotter
Darien police reports, March 5-8
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, March 5-13
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Cars on 75th Street Burglarized: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, March 1-10
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Obstructing an Officer
Here is an item involving a Lisle resident on March 12.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Resisting an Officer, DUI, Fraud
Woodridge police reports, March 12-14
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Disorderly Conduct, Retail Theft
Woodridge police reports, March 8-10
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police Blotter: Driving While License Suspended
Here is an item involving a Lisle resident on March 14.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff