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Police arrest Ukrainian man, 23, for posing as Pa. high school student

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) - Police have arrested a 23-year-old Ukrainian man for posing as a high school student in Harrisburg.

Artur Samarin is charged with theft, identity theft, and tampering with public records, police say. He's accused of using the false identity of Asher Potts, including using a false date of birth, Social Security card and other documents.

Samarin had been enrolled at John Harris High School as Asher Potts since the fall of 2012.

Police found Samarin in possession of a Pennsylvania driver's license under the name Asher Potts when he was arrested.