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Former Alaska Official Indicted on Dozens of Sex Crime Charges
A former mayor from Chevak, Alaska, has been indicted on 47 criminal charges linked to alleged sexual abuse and assault involving multiple victims over more than a decade.
Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, is accused of committing offenses between 2009 and 2025 in several Alaska communities, including Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village, and Nome. Prosecutors say the charges include first-degree sexual assault, first- and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, indecent exposure, and providing alcohol to underage individuals.
Authorities arrested Ulroan after a grand jury returned the indictment. He is currently being held at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center, where bail has been set at $250,000.
Investigation Expanded After Initial Tip
The investigation began in January 2026 when Alaska investigators received information alleging that a teenage girl had been sexually abused years earlier. As detectives continued their work, additional women reportedly came forward with similar allegations.
Officials believe there are at least six identified victims connected to the case, tho…
Former Alaska mayor charged with sexually abusing teenage girls. He was ...
Former Alaska mayor charged with sexually abusing teenage girls. He was ...
A former mayor of Alaska, who has been a basketball coach for high school girls and won a parent of the year award, has been charged with 47 counts of criminal charges after complaints of sexually abusing teenage girls, authorities said.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation launched a probe against Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, in January after receiving a tip-off that he allegedly sexually abused a 17-year-old girl in Chevak between 2009 and 2010, according to authorities.
Crime trail spread across more than a decade
During the investigation, several other teenage girls came forward and alleged that Ulroan “sexually assaulted and/or abused them” between 2009 and 2025 in Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village, and Nome, officials said in a press release on Friday.
After completing the probe, a grand jury in Alaska returned with an indictment charging Ulroan with 47 criminal counts, which includes sexual assault in first degree, sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree, indecent exposure in the second degree, and furnishing alcohol to a person under 21, the press release stated.
Additional victims likely
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Ulric Ulroan charged on 47 criminal counts amid allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girls from 2009-2025
The former mayor of a city in Alaska – who has also coached high school girls basketball and won a parent of the year award – has been criminally charged on allegations that he sexually assaulted several teenage girls over a yearslong period, according to authorities in that state.
Ulric Ulroan, 48, first drew scrutiny from Alaska’s bureau of investigation in January, when the agency received a tip that he had purportedly inflicted sexual abuse on a 17-year-old girl in the village of Chevak between 2009 and 2010. The tip prompted an investigation which brought forth more reports of Ulroan having “sexually assaulted and/or abused various teenage girls” between 2009 and 2025 in Chevak as well as the Alaska communities of Anchorage, Mountain Village and Nome, officials said in a news release published on Friday.
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Ex-Alaska mayor and ‘parent of the year’ charged with sexual abuse of minors
Ex-Alaska mayor and ‘parent of the year’ charged with sexual abuse of minors
<p>Ulric Ulroan charged on 47 criminal counts amid allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girls from 2009-2025</p><p>The former mayor of a city in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/alaska">Alaska</a> – who has also coached high school girls basketball and won a parent of the year award – has been criminally charged on allegations that he sexually assaulted several teenage girls over a yearslong period, according to authorities in that state.</p><p>Ulric Ulroan, 48, first drew scrutiny from Alaska’s bureau of investigation in January, when the agency received a tip that he had purportedly inflicted sexual abuse on a 17-year-old girl in the village of Chevak between 2009 and 2010. The tip prompted an investigation which brought forth more reports of Ulroan having “sexually assaulted and/or abused various teenage girls” between 2009 and 2025 in Chevak as well as the Alaska communities of Anchorage, Mountain Village and Nome, officials <a href="https://dailydispatch.dps.alaska.gov/Home/DisplayIncident?incidentNumber=AK26005050">said</a> in a news release published on Friday.</p> <a href="https:/…
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NOME, Alaska (
KTUU
/Gray News) - An Alaska man is facing dozens of charges in the abuse and sexual assault of teenage girls dating back to 2009, state troopers said.
A Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan with 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure and giving alcohol to a minor.
Some of the charges state that Ulroan was in a position of authority over the victims while committing the alleged crimes, with Alsaka State troopers stating that there could be victims in the case.
According to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, a tip was received in January that a Chevak girl was allegedly being abused by Ulroan between 2009 and 2010.
A press release from Alaska authorities stated that during the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted or abused them.
There were at least six victims in the indictment, according to lead investigator Brian Wassmann.
“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least…
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NOME, Alaska (KTUU) - A former community leader for the town of Chevak is facing over 40 charges of abusing and sexually assaulting teenage girls from 2009 to 2025, and Alaska State Troopers believe there may be more victims.
A Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan with 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure and giving alcohol to a minor. Some of the charges state that Ulroan was in a position of authority over the victims while committing these crimes.
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation received a tip in January that a Chevak girl was allegedly being abused by Ulroan between 2009 and 2010.
A press release from Alaska State Troopers Friday states that during the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted or abused them.
There are at least six victims in the indictment, according to Lead Investigator Brian Wassmann.
“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least in the cases that we investigated t…
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NOME, Alaska (
KTUU
/Gray News) - An Alaska man is facing dozens of charges in the abuse and sexual assault of teenage girls dating back to 2009, state troopers said.
A Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan with 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure and giving alcohol to a minor.
Some of the charges state that Ulroan was in a position of authority over the victims while committing the alleged crimes, with Alsaka State troopers stating that there could be victims in the case.
According to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, a tip was received in January that a Chevak girl was allegedly being abused by Ulroan between 2009 and 2010.
A press release from Alaska authorities stated that during the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted or abused them.
There were at least six victims in the indictment, according to lead investigator Brian Wassmann.
“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least…
Former Chevak mayor indicted for sex abuse of Alaska girls
Former Chevak mayor indicted for sex abuse of Alaska girls
On June 23, a Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment charging former Chevak mayor Ulric Jeffrey Ulroan with 47 counts related to allegations that he sexually assaulted and/or abused various teenage girls between 2009 and 2025 in Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village and Nome.
Ulroan was also an award-winning certified foster parent from 2005 to 2023, and has previously served as a high school girls’ basketball coach. In 2019, the Alaska Federation of Natives awarded him “parent of the year” honors.
He now faces charges that include Sexual Assault in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, Indecent Exposure in the Second Degree, and Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21.
On Jan. 13, 2026, Alaska State Troopers- Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI) received a tip that the 48-year-old Ulroan had sexually abused a 17-year-old girl in Chevak between 2009 and 2010. During the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted and/or abused them
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NOME, Alaska (
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/Gray News) - An Alaska man is facing dozens of charges in the abuse and sexual assault of teenage girls dating back to 2009, state troopers said.
A Bethel Grand Jury returned an indictment on Tuesday, charging 48-year-old Ulric Jeffery Ulroan with 47 counts of sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure and giving alcohol to a minor.
Some of the charges state that Ulroan was in a position of authority over the victims while committing the alleged crimes, with Alsaka State troopers stating that there could be victims in the case.
According to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, a tip was received in January that a Chevak girl was allegedly being abused by Ulroan between 2009 and 2010.
A press release from Alaska authorities stated that during the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted or abused them.
There were at least six victims in the indictment, according to lead investigator Brian Wassmann.
“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least in th…
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2×broadly confirmedUlric Ulroan, 48, was charged with 47 criminal counts related to sexual abuse and assault of teenage girls.
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guardian“Ulric Ulroan charged on 47 criminal counts amid allegations he sexually assaulted teenage girls from 2009-2025”
criminalwatch.com“A former mayor from Chevak, Alaska, has been indicted on 47 criminal charges linked to alleged sexual abuse and assault involving multiple victims over more than a decade.”
2×broadly confirmedThe alleged sexual abuse and assault occurred between 2009 and 2025.
otherwestern
guardian“he sexually assaulted teenage girls from 2009-2025”
criminalwatch.com“is accused of committing offenses between 2009 and 2025 in several Alaska communities, including Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village, and Nome.”
2×broadly confirmedThe alleged offenses took place in the Alaska communities of Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village, and Nome.
otherwestern
guardian“sexually assaulted and/or abused various teenage girls” between 2009 and 2025 in Chevak as well as the Alaska communities of Anchorage, Mountain Village and Nome”
criminalwatch.com“is accused of committing offenses between 2009 and 2025 in several Alaska communities, including Chevak, Anchorage, Mountain Village, and Nome.”
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The investigation began in January 2026 after Alaska investigators received a tip alleging sexual abuse of a teenage girl.
criminalwatch.com
Ulric Ulroan was arrested after a grand jury returned an indictment.
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Ulric Ulroan is being held at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center.
criminalwatch.com
Bail for Ulric Ulroan has been set at $250,000.
criminalwatch.com
The charges against Ulric Ulroan include first-degree sexual assault, first- and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, indecent exposure, and providing alcohol to underage individuals.
criminalwatch.com
Ulric Ulroan is a former mayor of a city in Alaska.
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Ulric Ulroan coached high school girls basketball.
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Ulric Ulroan won a parent of the year award.
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“Ex-Alaska mayor and ‘parent of the year’ charged with sexual abuse of minors”
→ Ulric Ulroan, a former Alaska mayor and parent of the year award recipient, was charged with sexual abuse of minors.
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“purportedly inflicted sexual abuse”
→ Ulric Ulroan was accused of inflicting sexual abuse.
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“alleged sexual abuse and assault”
→ Ulric Ulroan was accused of sexual abuse and assault.
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“dozens of sex crime charges”
→ Ulric Ulroan was charged with 47 criminal counts related to sex crimes.
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