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.
Posting Activity
Wheaton, IL|News|
West Chicago School Bus Driver Charged With Aggravated DUI While on Duty
A 42-year-old woman is accused of driving a school bus drunk on Friday, officials said. Here's what happened.
Woodridge, IL|News|
OMG PD: Goin’ Batty, Public Drinking, Worth the Wait
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Darien, IL|News|
OMG PD: Goin’ Batty, Public Drinking, Worth the Wait
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Goin’ Batty, Public Drinking, Worth the Wait
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Lemont, IL|News|
Disorderly Conduct, Contributing to Delinquency: Police Blotter
Lemont police reports, Aug. 23-Sept. 8.
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Woman Charged With Battery, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing: Police Blotter
Here is an incident from the Village of Lisle police department blotter on Sept. 10.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Man Reports Identity Theft: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, Sept. 1-4
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI, Drinking in Public Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Naperville, IL|News|
Former Naperville Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Home Invasion, Domestic Battery
Kenny Edwards, 36, formerly of Naperville, was convicted in July of illegally entering the home of his estranged wife in 2011 and beating her, officials said.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Police Detail Sept. 9 Attempted Ruse Burglary
This time an elderly resident became suspicious of a stranger's story, according to police.
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Jewelry Stolen in Glen Ellyn Forced-Entry Burglary: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Aug. 25-Sept. 2.
Lisle, IL|News|
Man Charged With Fleeing an Officer, DUI: Police Blotter
Here are items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter from Aug. 8-Sept. 7.
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Man Gets 9 Years For Leaving Fatal Crash Scene
Kevin McCartney pled guilty to one felony count of failure to report an accident involving death. He was with Gregory Hoctor, 18, of Wheaton at the time of an Oct. 15, 2009 crash.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Man Claims Family Member Used His Identity to Seek Treatment: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 3-8
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Playground Graffiti, Illegal Dumping: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Accuses Nursing Home Staff of Battering Husband: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 4-8
Wheaton, IL|News|
Woman Cited For Fighting on Wheaton North Campus: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, Aug. 2-Sept. 6
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Man Charged With Fighting on Church Property: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Aug. 18-25
