HUTCHINSON – Law enforcement authorities in Reno County are investigating a case of alleged criminal threat.

Derrick Bruton, 37, was arrested in the 300 block of East 1st Street in Hutchinson just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning after he allegedly made criminal threats against three people.

Bruton faces potential charges of three counts of criminal threat and criminal possession of a firearm.

The threat was allegedly made at a residence in the 500 block of East B Street.

Bruton was also advised of criminal trespass at that residence.

He is on community corrections for possession of drugs and DUI.

He has two prior convictions for DUI and illegal transportation of liquor.

Bond in the case is set at $6,000 and he should make a first appearance in court on Monday.