A woman once accused of setting swarms of bees on law enforcement officers during an eviction protest has been arrested after skipping her court appearance.
As reported by The Washington Times, Rorie Woods, who allegedly used beehives as weapons against sheriff’s deputies during a 2022 eviction in Massachusetts, was arrested in Tennessee after failing to appear for her scheduled trial. Woods had been set to represent herself in court on multiple assault charges stemming from the unusual attack.
The arrest took place Thursday at a Tennessee hotel after Springfield District Court in Massachusetts issued a warrant when Woods didn’t show up for her Tuesday trial date. The trial had already experienced several delays before this latest development.
Massachusetts Bee Attack Led To Multiple Charges
Woods faces serious legal consequences for her alleged actions during the October 2022 incident in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. According to the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, she’s charged with four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and one count of disorderly conduct…