The Buzz In The Sheriff's Department

It was clearly the buzz around Longmeadow.

A woman is being charged after releasing a swarm of bees on deputies attempting to serve an eviction.

Rorie Woods was among a group of protesters at a Longmeadow home when officers arrived to serve eviction papers to the property owner.

While wearing a beekeeper's suit, Woods released the bees on the deputies from hives kept in a trailer she was towing.

The resulting swarm caused officers to temporarily retreat, and several were stung.

Woods was eventually handcuffed and while being led to the cruiser allegedly said, "You're allergic? Good." after hearing some of the officers stung had bee allergies.

She pleaded not guilty to felony charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the bees, and was released without bail.

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