Downers Grove, IL|News|
Verbal Dispute Ends in Underage Drinking Arrest: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 30-Sept. 5
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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Darien, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused was booked on July 11-20.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
$71K in Jewelry Stolen During Downers Grove Home Burglary: Police Blotter
A wife found 45 pieces of jewelry gone on the same day that her husband helped a woman outside their home looking for a missing cat, according to police.
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 on July 1-Aug. 21.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, Sept. 8 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, Sept. 8 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Backyard Weed Bust, A Blue F-Bomb
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Man Charged With DUI, Attempting to Elude Officer: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, Aug. 25-31
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Woman Yells Racial Slurs at Juveniles: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, Aug. 18-26
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Aggravated Assault, DUI Drugs: Police Blotter
Lemont police reports, Aug. 26-Sept. 1.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DUI, Marijuana Possession Arrests: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Teen Charged With Child Porn Possession
This 17-year-old is being tried as an adult after police found at least two images of child pornography on a computer, according to records.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
DUI Arrests, Public Intoxication: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Aug. 18-23.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Found With Controlled Substance After Retail Theft Arrest: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 31
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Driver Charged With DUI, Passengers Arrested: Police Blotter
The following people were charged with driving under the influence in Wheaton.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police: Suspicious Man at Park Was Just Cop in Class
Lisle police want residents to know why there were men taking photos Aug. 28 in the village's Community Park. The incident caused concern among various local groups.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Teen Caught With Alcohol at Hinsdale Central
Hinsdale police reports, Aug. 27-Sept. 1
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Appraiser Suspected in Theft of $20K in Jewelry
Hinsdale police reports, Aug. 27-31
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Man Throws Fit After Being Accused of Trying to Buy Booze for Teens: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, Sept. 2
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Marijuana Delivery, Controlled Substance Arrests: Police Blotter
Glen Ellyn police reports, Aug. 20-24.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
