Search warrant: 22-year-old who posed as White Bear Lake student allegedly received nude images from a student
Authorities say 22-year-old Kelvin Luebke (also known as "KJ Perry") used a bogus foreign birth certificate to enroll at White Bear Lake High School as a student-athlete from Sept. 3–29, 2025, registering for football and participating in school activities while parents say he accessed locker rooms; district officials — citing the McKinney‑Vento Act — have launched a review of enrollment and athletic-eligibility procedures and are cooperating with police. A Washington County search warrant alleges Luebke received nude photos from a girl and requests his phone for evidence of possible criminal sexual conduct after multiple students and parents came forward; he was arrested on an unrelated warrant and released, the case has prompted calls for administrative resignations and standardized ID checks, and Luebke was later reported assaulted in St. Paul.
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đź“Ś Key Facts
- The individual has been identified as 22-year-old Kelvin Luebke (aka 'KJ Perry'), who posed as a White Bear Lake High School student and was enrolled for 19 school days (Sept. 3–29, 2025).
- District officials say Luebke used a foreign birth certificate with apparent watermarking and official stamps/seals to enroll; the district initially followed standard enrollment procedures and cited the McKinney‑Vento Act as a reason it enrolled an unaccompanied youth without typical documentation.
- School officials say Luebke registered for football on Sept. 8, attended three practices but did not compete in contests or travel with the team; the superintendent has launched a review of enrollment‑verification and athlete‑eligibility procedures and is cooperating with law enforcement.
- A Washington County search warrant (reported Oct. 8, 2025) alleges Luebke received nude photos from a girl; investigators sought his phone, saying it likely contains texts, social‑media messages and photos that could show evidence of criminal sexual conduct, and a school resource officer is investigating related allegations.
- Multiple students and parents came forward with reports about the subject; a parent reported the matter on Sept. 29 after recognizing the subject’s mugshot on Snapchat, which prompted further investigation.
- Luebke has a prior conviction for sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old and was previously enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School from Jan. 2022 to Jan. 2023.
- Luebke was arrested on an unrelated warrant and released; as of reporting, he has not been charged in connection with the school‑related allegations.
- The case has prompted public and political reactions: State Rep. Elliott Engen called for Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak to resign and is advocating for statewide standardized identity‑verification protocols; the alleged impostor was also reported assaulted in St. Paul, a separate public‑safety development tied to the case.
đź“š Contextual Background
- A federal immigration fraud special operation called "Operation Twin Shields" was conducted in the Twin Cities by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- The operation uncovered immigration fraud schemes including sham marriages, fake death certificates, forged documents, abuse of F-1 and H-1B visas, and visa overstays.
- State regulatory agencies maintain inspection records for licensed child care/day care centers that document safety violations and citations.
- Regulatory inspections of day care centers can result in formal citations for safety violations.
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Man under investigation for posing as White Bear Lake student assaulted in St. Paul
New information:
- The man under investigation for posing as a White Bear Lake student was assaulted in St. Paul.
- The incident adds a public-safety development connected to the ongoing White Bear Lake High School impostor case.
- Reported October 10, 2025 by TwinCities.com/Pioneer Press.
22-year-old who posed as White Bear Lake student allegedly received nude photos from girl, search warrant says
New information:
- Search warrant alleges the 22-year-old who posed as a White Bear Lake student received nude photos from a girl.
- The reporting cites a search warrant as the primary document revealing the new allegation.
- Article is dated Oct. 8, 2025, updating the timeline of public reporting on the investigation.
White Bear Lake fraudulent student: Search warrant reveals new details
New information:
- A parent recognized the subject's mugshot on Snapchat and reported it on Sept. 29, triggering further investigation.
- The Washington County search warrant says multiple students and parents came forward with reports about the student.
- Investigators requested permission to seize Kelvin Luebke’s phone, arguing it likely contains texts, social-media messages and photos that could show evidence of criminal sexual conduct (CSC).
- A school resource officer is investigating an allegation involving photos, and multiple parents called to report other possible incidents.
- Luebke was arrested on an unrelated warrant and released; he has not been charged in connection with these school-related allegations.
Man used bogus birth certificate to enroll in high school as teenager, superintendent says
New information:
- District says the individual presented a foreign birth certificate that included watermarking and official stamps/seals, which initially appeared authentic
- The individual was enrolled for 19 school days (Sept. 3–29, 2025)
- He registered for football on Sept. 8 and attended three practices but did not compete in contests or travel with the team
- Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak explicitly cited the McKinney‑Vento Act as the reason the district was required to enroll an unaccompanied youth even without standard documentation
White Bear Lake superintendent details how man, 22, faked his way as high school student-athlete
New information:
- Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak provided a detailed account of how the adult allegedly presented himself and gained enrollment/athletic eligibility at White Bear Lake High School.
- The district has launched a review of enrollment-verification and athlete-eligibility procedures and is cooperating with law enforcement, per the superintendent's remarks.
- The superintendent confirmed the individual's age (22) and said the district is investigating the timeline of the student's participation on school teams.
State lawmaker pushing for change after White Bear Lake High School scandal
New information:
- State Rep. Elliott Engen publicly called for White Bear Lake Area Schools Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak to resign and is advocating statewide standardized identity‑verification protocols.
- The suspect is identified by FOX 9 as 22‑year‑old Kelvin Luebke (aka 'KJ Perry').
- FOX 9 reports Luebke has a prior conviction for sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old and was previously enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School from Jan. 2022 to Jan. 2023.
- Authorities are investigating potential charges including fraud, forgery, and unlawful conduct involving minors; district officials say the suspect used fraudulent documents despite following standard enrollment procedures.
22-year-old attends White Bear Lake High School under false identity
New information:
- Article specifies the individual’s exact age as 22 (previous reports said 'over 21').
- Includes direct parent quotes (April Jorgenson) alleging the person was allowed in the locker room and participated in student activities and raising concerns about potential predatory behavior.
- Prints the district's email text to families describing the investigation and stating the individual provided fraudulent documentation to enroll.