Man arrested in Lakeview. Find out what he allegedly had in his possession.

 A Lakeview man was arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly stealing a rifle, according to Nassau County police.

Police received a report of a possible burglary in progress on Thrush Avenue at 12:25 a.m. When police arrived, they saw 53-year-old Kevin Mackey of Lakeview in the backyard holding a rifle. Police said Mackey complied with orders and was arrested without incident.

An investigation found that there was no burglary but the rifle Mackey was holding was allegedly stolen property. Mackey faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

HED: Officer injured during arrest

A West Hempstead man was arrested Sunday night for assault and resisting arrest, according to Nassau County police.

During a routine patrol on Woodfield Road in Lakeview Sunday at 10 p.m., police said they saw two men walking in the street and drinking alcohol. Police placed 43-year-old Aaron Martin in custody, and during the incident, police said Martin resisted. Police said one officer sustained injuries when Martin became “violent and combative while resisting arrest,” according to a police release.

The officer was taken to a local hospital and treated for injuries.

HED: Two stores robbed at gunpoint

Two 7-Eleven stores in West Hempstead were robbed on April 21 at roughly 2 a.m., according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Police said three men took money from the cash register at the 7-Eleven on Hempstead Turnpike while holding the clerk at gunpoint. The men also searched the clerk’s pockets. Four customers were not injured, police said.

Police said the same men then moved on to the 7-Eleven on Hempstead Avenue, also taking money from the cash drawer and holding the clerk at gunpoint. They reportedly demanded the clerk to open the safe, but she was unable to do so. No customers were present.

Police say all three men fled in a car parked on Sycamore Street. The investigation is continuing.

— Nicole Formisano