The Hutchinson Police Department arrested three individuals and charged them with distribution of a controlled substance causing death on April 8, 2025.
In July 2024, HPD investigated two separate overdose deaths. The Special Operations Unit was assigned both cases and began their investigation. Detectives identified Brandi A. Long, age 47, Michael D. Long, age 61, and Kristopher L. Richards, age 36, as suspects in the illegal distribution of controlled substances, which led to both deaths. The results of the investigations were forwarded to the Reno County District Attorney’s Office. Reno County District Attorney Thomas Stanton reviewed the information presented and subsequently filed criminal complaints in the Reno County District Court charging the defendants with alleged violations of Kansas law.
On April 8, 2025, Brandi A. Long, age 47 of Hutchinson, and Michael D. Long, age 61 of Hutchinson, were charged with two counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Causing Death, Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Causing Death, Violation of the Kansas Racketeering Statute, Distribution of Morphine, Distribution of Marijuana, 28 counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance Using a Communication Device, Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana.
On April 8, 2025, Kristopher L. Richards, age 36 of Hutchinson, was charged with two counts of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Causing Death, Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Causing Death, Violation of the Kansas Racketeering Statute, Distribution of Morphine, Distribution of Marijuana, 28 counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance Using a Communication Device, and Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute.
If you have information regarding these cases, contact HPD at 620-694-2816, your local law enforcement agency, or Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS. You can also use the P3Tips App on your smartphone or text RENOKS to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous tip form.
