The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Lakeview man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12:25 am in Lakeview.

According to Detectives, Fifth Precinct officers responded to 684 Thrush Avenue for a possible Burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers encountered the defendant, Kevin Mackey, 53, of 684 Thrush Avenue in the rear yard holding a rifle. Officers ordered the defendant to the ground, and placed the defendant into police custody without further incident. After a thorough investigation it was determined that there was no Burglary at the location and the rifle the defendant was in possession of was stolen property. No injuries were reported.

Defendant Mackey is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen property 4^th Degree, three (3) counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4^th Degree. He will be arraigned when medically practical.

Details by: D/Sgt Barling/5^th Squad                              04/22/23/0900/8970