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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of posing as teen student in Perrysburg charged with lying to buy firearm
[Watch previous FOX 8 News coverage in the player above.] TOLEDO, Ohio (WJW) — Anthony E. Labrador-Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan national accused of residing in the United States illegally for years and posing as a teenager to enroll at an Ohio high school, is now charged with lying on a federal form used to purchase a firearm. Labrador-Sierra claimed he was a U.S. citizen when applying to buy a 9-millimeter firearm from a licensed arms dealer, according to a Friday news release from Carol Skutnik, acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. He's accused of giving false information to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on a required ATF form. Could this be Noah's Ark? See mysterious site in Turkey He is now charged by criminal complaint with possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully in the United States, making false statements during the purchase of a firearm and using false documents, according to the release. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the firearm charge; 10 years on the false statements charge; and five years on the false documents charge, according to the release. Perrysburg police and the Wood County Prosecutor's Office continue to investigate the case. Also involved are the U.S. Border Patrol, the FBI Toledo field office and the ATF. Anyone with information on the investigation is urged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip on the FBI's website. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Fentanyl suspect rams Akron police cruisers in attempt to escape arrest Labrador-Sierra is also charged in Wood County with a felony count of forgery, accused of using a falsified birth certificate to enroll as a student at Perrysburg High School for more than a year, claiming to be a homeless 16-year-old. Perrysburg Police Chief Pat Jones told FOX 8 News on Wednesday that what they've learned about the case so far appears to be 'just the tip of the iceberg.' Labrador-Sierra has been in the United States illegally since March 24, 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The department announced Wednesday that U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has ordered him to be detained. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
21-05-2025
- The Hill
Adult accused of enrolling as teen at Ohio high school
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WJW) — A Wood County, Ohio, school district is investigating after a 24-year-old was accused of enrolling in high school, allegedly posing as a teenage boy for more than a year and a half. The suspect, identified in Perrysburg Municipal Court records as 24-year-old Anthony E. Labrador-Sierra, even played on the school's JV soccer and swim teams, according to the school district. Perrysburg police arrested Labrador-Sierra on Monday on felony charges of forgery, accusing him of using fake documents to enroll at and attend Perrysburg High School between January 11, 2024, and May 14 of this year, according to a statement on the school district's website. Labrador-Sierra is accused of enrolling in the district as a 16-year-old unaccompanied minor, under federal and state rules for students experiencing homelessness or who do not have a legal guardian, according to the school district. He had obtained several pieces of identification that 'further complicated the situation,' including an Ohio driver's license and a federal Social Security number. He also had been issued Temporary Protected Status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to the district. The Wood County Juvenile Court had placed him in guardianship with a Perrysburg family. That family learned May 14 that he was not a minor, but a 24-year-old man, according to the district. District administrators met with Labrador-Sierra the following day, May 15, and he claimed the birth certificate he used to enroll was accurate and that he was 17 years old. He was barred from school grounds while the investigation continued. School officials reviewed social media posts, including posts from people claiming to be Labrador-Sierra's family members. They then contacted Perrysburg police, who began their investigation, leading to Labrador-Sierra's arrest on Monday. School officials said the alleged fraud slipped past several federal, state and local agencies, and that the school district had acted in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which regulates education for students experiencing homelessness. 'While the deception was complex and far-reaching, Perrysburg Schools acted swiftly and appropriately once concerns were raised,' reads the district's statement. 'What's most heartbreaking is how many responded in good faith. Staff and local families offered support to someone they believed was a vulnerable teen. Their compassion reflects the best of our community. Though trust was violated, we remain proud of those who chose to help.' Labrador-Sierra was jailed on a $50,000 bond, court records show. If released, he won't be able to leave Wood County. He's due back in court for a preliminary hearing on May 29. A judge also issued a no-contact order. The suspect's athletic involvement was reported to the Ohio High School Athletics Association, according to the district. Nexstar's WJW reached out to Perrysburg police for more information on the investigation, but did not receive a response before publication.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Adult allegedly enrolled as teen at Ohio high school
[Learn more about the Safer Ohio School Tip Line in the player above.] PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WJW) — A Wood County school district is investigating how a 24-year-old suspect was able to enroll in its high school, allegedly posing as a teenage boy for more than a year-and-a-half. The suspect, identified in Perrysburg Municipal Court records as 24-year-old Anthony E. Labrador-Sierra, even played on the school's JV soccer and swim teams, according to the school district. 'Saw a little purple jacket': Teen rescued child from river after deadly Fremont train accident Perrysburg police arrested Labrador-Sierra on Monday, May 19, on felony charges of forgery, accusing him of using fake documents to enroll at and attend Perrysburg High School between January 11, 2024, and May 14, 2025, according to a statement on the school district's website. Labrador-Sierra allegedly enrolled in the district as a 16-year-old unaccompanied minor, under federal and state rules for students experiencing homelessness or who do not have a legal guardian, according to the school district. He had obtained several pieces of identification that 'further complicated the situation,' including an Ohio driver's license and a federal Social Security number. He also had been issued Temporary Protected Status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to the district. The Wood County Juvenile Court had placed him in guardianship with a Perrysburg family. That family learned May 14 that he was not a minor, but actually a 24-year-old man, according to the district. District administrators met with Labrador-Sierra the following day, May 15, and he claimed the birth certificate he used to enroll was accurate, and that he was 17 years old. He was barred from school grounds while the investigation continued. School officials reviewed social media posts, including posts from people claiming to be Labrador-Sierra's family members. They then contacted Perrysburg police, who began their own investigation, leading to Labrador-Sierra's arrest on Monday, May 19. School officials said the alleged fraud slipped past several federal, state and local agencies, and that the school district had acted in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which regulates education for students experiencing homelessness. 'While the deception was complex and far-reaching, Perrysburg Schools acted swiftly and appropriately once concerns were raised,' reads the district's statement. 'What's most heartbreaking is how many responded in good faith. Staff and local families offered support to someone they believed was a vulnerable teen. Their compassion reflects the best of our community. Though trust was violated, we remain proud of those who chose to help.' Keeping Browns downtown not Cleveland mayor's top priority, I-Team learns Labrador-Sierra is now jailed on a $50,000 bond, court records show. If released, he won't be able to leave Wood County. He's due back in court for a preliminary hearing on May 29. A judge also issued a no-contact order. The suspect's athletic involvement was reported to the Ohio High School Athletics Association, according to the district. FOX 8 News reached out to Perrysburg police for more information on the investigation, but did not receive a response prior to publication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
