Siblings wanted in connection with West Springfield homicide arrested after police pursuit

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.

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

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

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

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