Venezuelan Man Arrested in Perrysburg, Ohio for Posing as Teen to Enroll in High School
Ohio – A Venezuelan national has been arrested after allegedly using a false identity to enroll as a high school student in northwest Ohio.
Anthony Emmanuel Labrad Sierra, 24, reportedly posed as a 16-year-old named “Anthony Labrador” to gain admission to Perrysburg High School, located just outside Toledo. He is facing a felony forgery charge and is currently held at Wood County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Authorities have restricted him from leaving Wood County upon release.
According to a public statement from Perrysburg Schools Superintendent Thomas Hosler, Sierra claimed to be an unaccompanied minor and submitted documentation under a false identity. While enrolled, he received several official documents, including a driver’s license, Social Security number, and Temporary Protected Status from U.S. immigration authorities.
The fraud came to light on May 14, when the guardianship family informed the school district about inconsistencies. Perrysburg police began an investigation, and on May 19 at 4:15 p.m., Sierra was located in a vehicle and arrested without incident.
Superintendent Hosler stated, “This case involves highly unusual and deceptive circumstances that impacted multiple local, state, and federal agencies.”
This developing case raises serious questions about school enrollment protocols and immigration documentation processes across Ohio.
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