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Former Chevak Mayor and Foster Parent Indicted on 47 Sexual Abuse Charges
6/28/2026, 12:12:08 AM
Indictment Overview
On June 27, 2026, a Bethel Grand Jury indicted 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan on 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure, and providing alcohol to a minor. State troopers said the offenses involve teenage girls in Chevak, Mountain Village, Anchorage, and possibly Nome. Ulroan was booked into the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center with $250,000 bail and a no-contact order.
Background & Context
Ulroan was Chevak mayor circa 2007, later a city council member and vice mayor in 2021. He coached girls’ basketball at Chevak School and was a certified foster parent from 2005 to 2023. In 2019, he and his wife received the Alaska Federation of Natives’ “Parents of the Year” award. He moved in 2023 and relocated to Nome in fall 2024.
Timeline
- 2005-2023 – Certified foster parent.
- 2007 – Served as Chevak mayor.
- 2009-2010 – First period of alleged sexual abuse.
- 2015-2017 – Additional alleged offenses in Chevak, Mountain Village, and Anchorage.
- January 2024 – Alaska Bureau of Investigation received a tip about abuse.
- June 27 2026 – Bethel Grand Jury issued the 47-count indictment.
Data & Statistics
The indictment contains 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure, and illegal provision of alcohol to minors. Lead investigator Brian Wassmann said at least six victims are named. The alleged offenses took place mainly in Chevak, with incidents also reported in Mountain Village, Anchorage, and a possible victim pool in Nome.
Significance & Community Impact
The indictment of a former mayor, city council member, and long-time certified foster parent who received a statewide “Parents of the Year” award draws attention to the oversight mechanisms governing foster care and public officials in Alaska.
Official Statements & Responses
Lead investigator Brian Wassmann said the probe uncovered abuse from 2009-2010 and a separate series of offenses from 2015-2017 across multiple communities. Alaska State Troopers urged anyone with information to call 907-451-5100. The court set $250,000 bail and barred Ulroan from contacting any minor as the investigation continues.
Verbatim Quotes
“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least in the cases that we investigated that led to the Grand Jury charges, or the indictment, occurred between 2009 and 2010 and other crimes occurred from 2015 to 2017 in various communities,” — Brian Wassmann, Lead Investigator, Alaska Bureau of Investigation
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The indictment names at least six victims, yet authorities say additional victims may exist, especially in Nome, without providing a total count. Details beyond the identified time frames and locations remain under investigation, leaving gaps in the public record.
What's Next
The case stays open as investigators seek public tips. Additional charges may follow if more victims are identified. Ulroan remains in custody pending trial under the bail conditions.
