Lt. Robert Moynihan said police were called to Kenyon Street for a domestic disturbance around 2:30 a.m.
SPRINGFIELD – Police arrested a Springfield man and his niece after they allegedly assaulted police officers Sunday morning, officials said.
Lt. Robert Moynihan said police were called to Kenyon Street for a domestic disturbance around 2:30 a.m. When police tried to arrest Andre Terry, 46, for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend he began fighting with the officers.
Moynihan said Terry’s niece Dyeisha Terry, 20, began fighting with officers as well.
Andre Terry is being charged with assault and battery as well as two counts of assault and battery on a police officer.
Dyeisha Terry is being charged with three counts of assault and battery on a police officer. Both will be arraigned in Springfield District Court on Tuesday.