(WWJ) A young Clarkston man — and known member of the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, according to authorities — is facing weapons charges.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said an investigation found a modified firearm and silencer device at the home of Maxwell Wyckoff, leading to his arrest.
Wyckoff went before a judge in 52nd District Court, Division 3, in Oakland County, charged with the following felonies:
- One count of converting a semiautomatic weapon to an automatic weapon, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine, and mandatory forfeiture of the weapon or device; and,
- One count of possessing a muffler or silencer device, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, and mandatory forfeiture of the weapon or device.
The AG's office said an investigation found a modified firearm and silencer device were at Wyckoff’s Clarkston home, leading to his arrest.
“Modifying a firearm to increase the stealth capability and lethality of the weapon is a crime,” said Nessel, in a statement. “My office will not hesitate to pursue and prosecute any individual who would go to such lengths.”
Investigators said the 22-year-old attended several field training exercises in Jackson County with other members of the Wolverine Watchmen group, some of whom stand accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
FBI investigation into that case led to search warrants on the homes of multiple members.
Wyckoff's next hearing, a probable cause conference, is scheduled for April 1.
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