Lawmaker demands resignation after 22‑year‑old allegedly enrolled at White Bear Lake HS under false identity
A 22‑year‑old man identified as Kelvin Luebke (aka "KJ Perry") allegedly enrolled at White Bear Lake High School using fraudulent documents, prompting a district investigation and an email to families after parents said the person was allowed to participate in student activities and access locker rooms. State Rep. Elliott Engen has called for Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak to resign and is pushing for statewide identity‑verification protocols as authorities probe possible fraud, forgery and unlawful conduct involving minors, with reports saying Luebke was previously enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School and has a past conviction for sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old.
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🔍 Key Facts
- The individual enrolled at White Bear Lake High School is identified by FOX 9 as 22-year-old Kelvin Luebke, also known as 'KJ Perry'.
- FOX 9 reports Luebke previously was enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School from January 2022 to January 2023 and has a prior conviction for sending explicit images to a 15-year-old.
- District officials told families in an email that the school is investigating and that the individual provided fraudulent documentation to enroll, saying staff followed standard enrollment procedures despite the documents being fraudulent.
- Authorities are investigating potential criminal charges, which may include fraud, forgery and unlawful conduct involving minors.
- State Rep. Elliott Engen publicly demanded the resignation of White Bear Lake Area Schools Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak and is pushing for statewide standardized identity‑verification protocols for school enrollment.
- Parents, including April Jorgenson, told FOX 9 they believe the person was allowed in locker rooms and participated in student activities, raising concerns about potential predatory behavior and student safety.
- Multiple reports emphasize that the case is under active investigation and that the school district and law enforcement are reviewing how fraudulent documentation was accepted.
📍 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.
📰 Sources (3)
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.