(CNN)\u00a0\u2013 A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol, officials said Thursday.<\/p>\n
Jessica Bowie was arrested Wednesday and has been charged with one count of attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, ISIS, said John Sarcone, the First Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of New York.<\/p>\n
\u201cBowie had plotted to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol and the New York State Senators,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The woman swore her allegiance to ISIS through multiple audio recordings and conducted surveillance at the Capitol at least five times, taking dozens of photos, said Craig Tremaroli, FBI special agent in charge of the Albany field office.<\/p>\n
Bowie bought a gun from a \u201cconfidential human source,\u201d saying she intended to use a firearm \u201con any law enforcement officer who tried to stop her,\u201d Tremaroli said.<\/p>\n
Bowie had said she wanted \u201cto destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting,\u201d according to Tremaroli, who cited the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
She allegedly \u201carranged to have an explosive device made out to carry this attack, even purchasing several of the required materials herself,\u201d said Tremaroli.<\/p>\n
Bowie was radicalized online and \u201cspread messages of hate and violence against the American people,\u201d Sarcone said.<\/p>\n
The charge against Bowie carries a statutory maximum prison term of 20 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and a lifetime term of supervised release, according to Sarcone.<\/p>\n
\u201cMiss Bowie\u2019s alleged plot was serious. It was dangerous, and thanks to the partnerships on the FBI\u2019s Joint Terrorism Task Force, it was foiled,\u201d Tremaroli said.<\/p>\n
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