Siblings wanted in connection with West Springfield homicide arrested after police pursuit
Oct 10, 2024
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Three people are facing charges after police say they led them on a chase through West Springfield.
According to West Springfield police, two siblings were wanted in connection to a homicide that happened on Amostown Road back in May. On Wednesday at around 3:45 p.m., police say officers tried to pull over a vehicle on Memorial Avenue that they recognized in connection to other crimes.
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The driver, identified as Jami Harrington, allegedly sped away until they were cornered. Harrington allegedly swapped positions with Kathryne Seymour and rammed into a police cruiser to try to get away again. Officers say they arrested three people out of the car without injury.
Kathryne Seymour of West Springfield was arrested and charged with the following:
Four Warrants
Kathryne Seymour (West Springfield Police)
Joseph Seymour, Jr. of West Springfield was arrested and charged with the following:
Operating a Motor Vehicle After Suspension
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Failure to Stop for Police
Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon
Resisting Arrest
Three Warrants
Joseph Seymour, Jr. (West Springfield Police)
Jami Harrington of Westfield was arrested and charged with the following:
Operating a Motor Vehicle After Suspension
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Failure to Stop for Police
Marked Lanes Violation
Failure to Wear Seat Belt
Speed Greater than Reasonable
Resisting Arrest
Jami Harrington (West Springfield Police)
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