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 (aka "KJ Perry") enrolled at White Bear Lake High School Sept. 3–29, 2025 using fraudulent documents — including a Liberian birth certificate listing a 2007 birth year — and registered for football practices while the district, citing McKinney‑Vento rules, says it followed enrollment procedures and has launched a review; FOX 9 reported he has a prior conviction for sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old and was previously enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School. A Ramsey County search warrant alleges Luebke received nude photos from a student, investigators have sought his phone and other records and say multiple parents came forward, and authorities are probing possible fraud, forgery and criminal sexual conduct while no school‑related charges had been filed as of mid‑October.
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📌 Key Facts
- The person investigators say posed as a White Bear Lake student is a 22‑year‑old identified by FOX 9 as Kelvin Luebke (aka “KJ Perry”), who enrolled under a different name.
- He was enrolled Sept. 3–29, 2025 (19 school days) after presenting a Liberian birth certificate that reportedly included watermarks/seals and listed a 2007 birth year; investigators say he also possessed a Minnesota birth certificate and that his Liberian certificate conflicted with his Minnesota driver’s license, and the suspect allegedly admitted using the Liberian document.
- District officials say he registered for football on Sept. 8, attended three practices but did not compete in games or travel with the team; parents have alleged he was allowed in locker rooms and participated in other student activities.
- A search warrant filed in the investigation alleges the 22‑year‑old received nude photos from a girl; investigators requested permission to seize his phone for texts, social‑media messages and photos as potential evidence of criminal sexual conduct, and multiple students and parents came forward with reports.
- A parent reportedly recognized the subject’s mugshot on Snapchat and reported it on Sept. 29, triggering further investigation; a school resource officer is probing photo‑related allegations and the district is cooperating with law enforcement while reviewing enrollment and athlete‑eligibility procedures (the superintendent cited the McKinney‑Vento Act in explaining initial enrollment).
- FOX 9 reported the suspect has a prior conviction for sending explicit images to a 15‑year‑old and was previously enrolled at Forest Lake Area High School (Jan. 2022–Jan. 2023); he was arrested on an unrelated warrant and released, and as of Oct. 14 no formal charges had been filed in the school‑related investigation.
- The case has prompted political and public reaction: State Rep. Elliott Engen publicly called for Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak to resign and is advocating statewide standardized identity‑verification protocols; the superintendent has provided a detailed account of how the adult presented himself and gained enrollment/eligibility.
- Days after the impersonation became public, the man was assaulted by multiple people in St. Paul; that assault is under investigation and no arrests had been announced at the time of reporting.
📚 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 (10)
White Bear Lake fraudulent student: Search warrant details birth certificate used in enrollment
New information:
- A Ramsey County search warrant states the suspect used a Liberian birth certificate listing a 2007 birth year to enroll under a different name.
- Investigators note discrepancies between the Liberian birth certificate and the suspect’s Minnesota driver’s license; the suspect allegedly admitted using the Liberian certificate.
- The suspect also possessed a Minnesota birth certificate, according to the warrant.
- Investigators are seeking copies of the birth certificate, enrollment documents, and other student identification records.
- The warrant indicates open investigations involving agencies outside Ramsey County and White Bear Lake; no formal charges as of Oct. 14.
St. Paul police: Man assaulted by numerous people days after word that he posed as a White Bear Lake High School student
New information:
- St. Paul police say the man who posed as a White Bear Lake High School student was assaulted by multiple people in St. Paul.
- Police indicate the attack happened days after news broke about the suspect having posed as a student.
- The assault is under investigation; as of the report, no arrests were announced.
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.