A woman who works as a beekeeper has been sentenced to six months in jail after being convicted of using bees as a weapon against sheriff's deputies during an eviction in 2022.

The incident occurred when law enforcement officers were conducting an eviction proceeding. During the process, the woman deliberately released a swarm of bees toward the deputies who were carrying out their official duties.

Prosecutors argued that the defendant intentionally used the bees as weapons against the law enforcement officers. The case proceeded through the court system, ultimately resulting in her conviction on the charges.

The sentencing represents an unusual case where insects were weaponized during a confrontation with law enforcement. The six-month jail term was handed down after the court found the woman guilty of the charges related to the bee incident.

Details about any injuries sustained by the deputies or the specific circumstances that led to the eviction were not immediately available. The case highlights the potential legal consequences of interfering with law enforcement operations, even through unconventional means.