Federal agents and police detectives have arrested a 35-year-old woman who prosecutors say was planning to bomb the New York State Capitol, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on Thursday.
The woman, Jessica Bowie, was charged with one count of attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to the complaint. A lawyer for Ms. Bowie could not be immediately identified, and she could not be reached for comment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a written statement that there was no immediate threat at this time and her administration had taken steps to increase security around the Capitol and other government buildings “amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials.”
“I’m grateful to the F.B.I. for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual,” she added.
