US woman accused of assault for releasing swarm of bees at officers

Rorie S Woods, 55, was arrested (Robert Rizzuto/Hampden County Sheriff’s Department via AP)

A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple assault charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice.

Rorie Woods, 55, pleaded not guilty in Springfield District Court and was released without bail.