Two people allegedly linked to a federally classified hate group were charged with illegally producing marijuana in Alpena County, Michigan.[1] Police arrested Tiffany Danielle Williams, 34, of Alpena and formerly of Tennessee, and John Michael Clayton, 33, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on 13 December 2021.[1] The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team said Williams and Clayton were associated with the group Brotherhood Forever, closely associated with the Aryan Nation.[1] Preliminary reports indicated that mature marijuana product or the proceeds of its sale were destined for Tennessee in support of Brotherhood Forever.[1] Williams was charged with manufacturing marijuana and felony firearms.[1] Clayton was charged with aiding and abetting the manufacturing of marijuana.[1] Both suspects were due back in court on 4 January 2022, and the investigation was ongoing with possible additional charges.[1]
The Alpena News reported that Williams and Clayton were held in the Alpena County Jail with bonds set at $100,000.[2]
