Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police: Man Charged With First-Degree Murder of Linda Valez
Myron E. Ester, 40, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Valez, Glen Ellyn police said.
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|
2 Battery Incidents Reported at Hinsdale Hospital: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 17-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police: Man Charged With First-Degree Murder of Linda Valez
Myron D. Ester, 40, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Valez, Glen Ellyn police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Police: Man Charged With First-Degree Murder of Linda Valez
Myron D. Ester, 40, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Valez, Glen Ellyn police said.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DG Man Charged With Aggravated Assault After Outside Spat
The 51-year-old held a metal flashlight in his hand as he argued with another man, according to a police report.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Weed Found in Man's Shoe After Downers Grove Traffic Arrest: Police
Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 16
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
OMG PD: Bogus Blood, iPhone Imposter, Fire Alarm Fanatic
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Police Investigate Glen Ellyn Wooded Area Saturday
An officer found a space in Panfish Park Saturday that appeared to contain recent pedestrian activity. There is a large police presence there, please avoid the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Update: Police Investigate Glen Ellyn Wooded Area Saturday
A wooded area in Panfish Park appeared to contain "recent pedestrian activity" Saturday, police said. An investigation is underway.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 29 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Bogus Blood, iPhone Imposter, Fire Alarm Fanatic
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter
Lemont police reports, Sept. 13-22
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI Alcohol, Drug Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 19-24
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Police: Clarendon Hills Minor Found in Car, Charged With Alcohol Possession
Clarendon Hills police reports, Sept. 15-23
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
2 Wheaton Men Face Burglary Charge: Police Blotter
The two accused Wheaton residents each remain behind bars on $5,000 bond, according to county records.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
