{"id":2647780,"date":"2026-08-21T10:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/home-depot-detonator-muslim-convert-in-burka-bought-bomb-parts-in-public-planned-to-kill-as-many-as-possible-at-state-capitol-doj\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:01:06","slug":"home-depot-detonator-muslim-convert-in-burka-bought-bomb-parts-in-public-planned-to-kill-as-many-as-possible-at-state-capitol-doj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/home-depot-detonator-muslim-convert-in-burka-bought-bomb-parts-in-public-planned-to-kill-as-many-as-possible-at-state-capitol-doj\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Depot Detonator: Muslim Convert in Burka Bought Bomb Parts in Public, Planned to Kill as Many as Possible at State Capitol &#8211; DOJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">48<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhome-depot-detonator-muslim-convert-in-burka-bought-bomb-parts-in-public-planned-to-kill-as-many-as-possible-at-state-capitol-doj%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647780&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An individual from Albany, Jessica Bowie, was arrested after attempting to support terrorism by planning to bomb the New York State Capitol, with intentions of disrupting government operations and attacking during a meeting of senators. She had converted to Islam five years prior, adopting the name Aisha Saif, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hadi-matar-identified-as-suspect-in-stabbing-of-islam-critic-salman-rushdie\/\" title=\"&quot;Hadi Matar&quot; Identified as Suspect in Stabbing of ... Critic Salman Rushdie\">made social media posts<\/a> praising extremist sentiments. Bowie visited the Capitol multiple times to scout the area, shopped for bomb-making materials at Home Depot, and bought items like bags for disguising bombs.She also purchased a gun and allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS. Authorities intercepted her plans after she met with confidential sources, leading to her arrest. Bowie faces potential prison time of up to 20 years if convicted, highlighting ongoing efforts to prevent domestic terror threats.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>An Albany woman who allegedly went shopping at Home Depot for bomb parts has been arrested and charged with supporting the Islamic State.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, wanted to bomb the New York state Capitol while senators were meeting, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/fbi-arrests-woman-who-allegedly-plotted-attack-new-york-state-capitol-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bowie used the Islamic name \u201cAisha Saif,\u201d officials said since her conversion to Islam five years ago.<\/p>\n<p>She has made social media posts that said, \u201cPraise be to Allah for September 11th\u201d and \u201cWhen I can migrate, I will poison these infidels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe didn\u2019t just want to kill lawmakers. She wanted a complete disruption of our government,\u201d Craig Tremaroli, special agent in charge of the FBI\u2019s Albany field office, said.<\/p>\n<p>Tremaroli said Bowie\u2019s plans were to flee the country after bombing the state Capitol and return to conduct an attack on Times Square during New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p>Officials allege Bowie shopped for what she was told she needed to make a bomb at a Home Depot in Rensselaer. Images released by the Department of Justice showed her shopping wearing a burka.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">American woman shops for bomb materials at Home Depot in \u2018ISIS plot to blow up Capitol\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AZcp8xXlqG\">https:\/\/t.co\/AZcp8xXlqG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Metro (@MetroUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MetroUK\/status\/2090560056953581639?\">August 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Bowie also acquired DoorDash bags she thought could be used to disguise the bomb.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, she met with confidential sources and allegedly bought a gun for $150. She was arrested after leaving that meeting. Authorities said a handwritten pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State was found on her person.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlowing kafirs [non-Muslims] brains out is beautiful,\u201d she said at one conversation with confidential sources, the complaint said, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/20\/us-news\/female-isis-supporter-caught-in-plot-to-bomb-ny-state-capitol-building-fbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bowie told a confidential source she \u201cwent from a little girl waving an American flag after 9\/11 to now having stickers of the falling towers.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A \u201chome-grown\u201d wannabe terrorist, who 5 years ago converted to Islam, came up with a wacky plot to blow up the NY State House in Albany.<br \/> This was not a serious attempt, but demonstrates the appeal of radical Islam for unstable folk, disillusioned with America. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v9708vSvXH\">pic.twitter.com\/v9708vSvXH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Barry Jacobsen (@Barry4the44th) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Barry4the44th\/status\/2090562755053125872?\">August 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFolks, let that sink in,\u201d Tremaroli said at a news conference announcing Bowie\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe American people embody an enduring spirit of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness \u2014 values fundamentally opposed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-consider-enacting-statute-to-increase-punishments-for-domestic-terrorism\/\" title=\"Lawmakers consider enacting statute to increase punishments for domestic terrorism\">foreign terrorist organizations<\/a> like the one this defendant allegedly pledged her support to,\u201d First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III for the Northern District of New York said in a Department of Justice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-ndny\/pr\/albany-new-york-woman-charged-attempting-provide-material-support-or-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis arrest will send a strong message to anyone across the country who has been radicalized by our enemies. This administration has deployed the necessary resources for law enforcement to identify, investigate, and disrupt plots of terror well before harm can occur.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The release said Bowie made multiple trips to the Capitol to scout the site.<\/p>\n<p>She was quoted by the DOJ as saying, \u201cI want to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting. I want them to lose a lot of important documents as well\u201d and \u201cI want it to have a affect on the American system.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bowie could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Jessica Bowie, 35, aimed to bomb the NY State Capitol during a Senate session, authorities say. She adopted the Islamic name \u201cAisha Saif\u201d after converting five years ago and posted social media messages praising September 11th and threatening infidels. Officials allege she planned to flee after bombing the Capitol and attack Times Square on New Year\u2019s Eve. She was seen shopping in a burka and bought items like DoorDash bags for disguise. Bowie also purchased a gun for $150 before her arrest, with a handwritten pledge of allegiance to ISIS found on her. 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