"Staff at the school reported Kacy Claassen, 28, to the NYPD for identity theft and trespassing. She was taken into custody on Monday, April 27, without further incident, police told the Bronx Times. According to a criminal complaint, Claassen was enrolled under the name Shamara Rashad and had a birthdate that said she was 16 years old, per News12."
"Officials said the school's principal discovered Claassen's Facebook page with her photo, which had a different birthday. She then allegedly admitted her real name and age and told the principal that she lied about her identity because a friend had pressured her to do so for public assistance benefits."
"The investigation is ongoing and Claassen has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, criminal impersonation, possession of a forged instrument and criminal trespassing. A spokesperson for New York City Schools told the Bronx Times that they view enrollment fraud as a serious crime that undermines NYC Public Schools values."
"The NYPD is actively investigating these allegations and will pursue all appropriate legal action against those responsible. We are providing all necessary and suitable support to the school community. Claassen has a clean record and was released from custody. She is due back in court June 1."
A 28-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly pretending to be a teenager and enrolling at Westchester Square Academy. School staff reported her to the NYPD for identity theft and trespassing. She was reportedly enrolled under the name Shamara Rashad with a birthdate indicating she was 16. The principal allegedly found her Facebook page showing a different birthday, and she allegedly admitted her real name and age. She claimed a friend pressured her to lie to obtain public assistance benefits. She was taken into custody without incident, had no reported injuries, and was released due to a clean record. She faces charges including endangering the welfare of a child, criminal impersonation, possession of a forged instrument, and criminal trespassing, with a court date set for June 1.
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