US EditionPerson over 21 Enrolls as Student in White Bear Lake, School Investigating
Kelvin Luebke, 22, used false documents to enroll as a 17-year-old senior, leading to his arrest on charges including theft and lewdness, officials confirmed.
- On Sunday, Kelvin Luebke was arrested in Plymouth after officials say he allegedly used fraudulent documents to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School; he is held in Anoka County Jail on theft and lewdness charges.
- School records show the district found fraudulent documentation and false identity were used, but White Bear Lake Area Schools said the enrollment process is "as rigorous as state law allows."
- Students said the enrollee claimed to be 17, used the name 'KJ', and was listed on the football roster, bypassing the three required documents.
- The district said it is working closely with White Bear Lake Police, and Reetz stated, `Please rest assured that the safety and well-being of all students is our top priority`, after reports prompted the investigation.
- Community outrage followed the revelation, with parents and students in White Bear Lake calling for accountability and State Rep. Elliott Engen calling the situation a "system breakdown," despite Minnesota state law on school enrollment until 21.
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Man in custody after White Bear Lake high school says he enrolled with fake ID
ST. PAUL — A man is in custody after officials with White Bear Lake Area High School say he enrolled as a student using a fake identity. “We received reports that an individual enrolled at WBLAHS was over the age of 21 and promptly started an investigation,” reads an email White Bear Lake Area Schools High School Principal Russell Reetz sent to parents. “Upon our initial investigation, we have determined that while enrolling this individual we f…
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high-school-Football-player A 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for using a false identity and lying about his age to enroll in a Minnesota high school and play on the football team. The principal of the school said the man’s real age was discovered after receiving “reports that an individual enrolled at WBLAHS [White Bear Lake Area High School] was over the age of 21.” In an email to parents in the school district, Principal Russ Reetz wro…
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Kelvin Luebke was arrested Sunday after officials at White Bear Lake High School discovered he allegedly used fraudulent documents to enroll as a senior.
White Bear Lake high school: Adult enrolled with fake ID, in custody
A man is in custody after officials with White Bear Lake Area High School say he enrolled as a student using a fake identity. “We received reports that an individual enrolled at WBLAHS was over the age of 21 and promptly started an investigation,” according to an email White Bear Lake Area Schools High School Principal Russell Reetz sent to parents. “Upon our initial investigation, we have determined that while enrolling this individual we follo…
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